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Tug
BALMERINO
MMSI 232047495 · Call sign MNPI5
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Tug
Flag
GBRLength
25 m
Beam
12 m
Draft
6.5 m
Call sign
MNPI5
IMO
9834179
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
BALMERINO, a British harbour tug, measures 25 metres on deck. She has 12 metres in the beam and a draft of 6.5 m. On AIS she shows as MMSI 232047495, call sign MNPI5, IMO 9834179. Give BALMERINO the backing of the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, and a fleet that has her back.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 05:12 UTC
Position
55.9823° N, 3.1708° W
Status
Moored
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
178°
Destination
FORTH TOWAGE OPS
ETA
06-08 00:00 UTC
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About BALMERINO
What kind of vessel is BALMERINO?
BALMERINO is a Tug flagged to United Kingdom.
Where was BALMERINO last seen?
BALMERINO was last reported in the North Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is BALMERINO's MMSI?
BALMERINO's MMSI is 232047495. Call sign MNPI5. IMO 9834179.
How big is BALMERINO?
BALMERINO is about 25 m long, 12 m on the beam, drawing 6.5 m.
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