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High-speed Craft
EGS ECHO
MMSI 235017585 · Call sign MERD8
Not yet on Master's MateType
High-speed Craft
Flag
GBRLength
15 m
Beam
5 m
Draft
1.5 m
Call sign
MERD8
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
2
EGS ECHO is a passenger ferry registered in the United Kingdom, 15 metres long. She has a beam of 5 m and a draft of 1.5 m. Officially she's MMSI 235017585, call sign MERD8. The Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network welcomes EGS ECHO — free to join, cruiser-run, and always on watch.
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Last known position · Jun 2, 2026
Position
50.9017° N, 1.3874° W
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Distress Mesh
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Live AIS & Traffic
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Systems Monitoring
Batteries, bilge, tanks, Victron & NMEA 2000 telemetry — your whole boat on one dashboard.
Weather & Routing
GRIB wind, swell & current on the chart. Plan passages with ETA-calibrated forecasts per leg.
Anchor Watch
GPS-precise drag alarms that actually wake you — and your whole crew. Sleep through the night.
Worldwide Charts
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Onboard Cameras
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About EGS ECHO
What kind of vessel is EGS ECHO?
EGS ECHO is a High-speed Craft flagged to United Kingdom.
Where was EGS ECHO last seen?
EGS ECHO was last reported in the English Channel in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is EGS ECHO's MMSI?
EGS ECHO's MMSI is 235017585. Call sign MERD8.
How big is EGS ECHO?
EGS ECHO is about 15 m long, 5 m on the beam, drawing 1.5 m.
Is EGS ECHO on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If EGS ECHO is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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