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Dredging
WELSH PIPER
MMSI 232003506 · Call sign MGKA8
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Dredging
Flag
GBRLength
69 m
Beam
12 m
Draft
4.3 m
Call sign
MGKA8
IMO
8611491
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
72
A British workboat, WELSH PIPER measures 69 metres. She carries 12 metres in the beam and a 4.3 m draft. Look for MMSI 232003506, call sign MGKA8, IMO 8611491. There's a place for WELSH PIPER on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, community-driven, like AAA for the ocean.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 08:09 UTC
Position
18.3593° N, 64.5868° W
Status
At anchor
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
222°
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About WELSH PIPER
What kind of vessel is WELSH PIPER?
WELSH PIPER is a Dredging flagged to United Kingdom.
Where was WELSH PIPER last seen?
WELSH PIPER was last reported in the Caribbean in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is WELSH PIPER's MMSI?
WELSH PIPER's MMSI is 232003506. Call sign MGKA8. IMO 8611491.
How big is WELSH PIPER?
WELSH PIPER is about 69 m long, 12 m on the beam, drawing 4.3 m.
Is WELSH PIPER on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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