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Tanker
WHITCHAMPION
MMSI 235009956 · Call sign VQPX7
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Tanker
Flag
GBRLength
85 m
Beam
15 m
Draft
5.9 m
Call sign
VQPX7
IMO
9252280
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
WHITCHAMPION is a British tank ship, measuring 85 metres. She carries a beam measuring 15 metres and a 5.9 m draft. On AIS she shows as MMSI 235009956, call sign VQPX7, IMO 9252280. WHITCHAMPION is welcome on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — a free, community-run watch where boats look out for one another.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 21:17 UTC
Position
50.7809° N, 1.2753° W
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
5.4 kn
Course
261°
Destination
SOLENT BUNKERING
ETA
06-09 12:00 UTC
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About WHITCHAMPION
What kind of vessel is WHITCHAMPION?
WHITCHAMPION is a Tanker flagged to United Kingdom.
Where was WHITCHAMPION last seen?
WHITCHAMPION was last reported in the English Channel in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is WHITCHAMPION's MMSI?
WHITCHAMPION's MMSI is 235009956. Call sign VQPX7. IMO 9252280.
How big is WHITCHAMPION?
WHITCHAMPION is about 85 m long, 15 m on the beam, drawing 5.9 m.
Is WHITCHAMPION on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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