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Vessel
NEEDLES
last seen 51°N 2°W · Jun 2026 · MMSI 235031428 · Call sign MKUQ6
Not yet on Master's MateLength
44 m
Beam
8 m
Draft
1.2 m
Call sign
MKUQ6
IMO
8995201
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
8
NEEDLES is a vessel, spanning 44 metres. She has 8 metres in the beam and a draft measuring 1.2 metres. On AIS she shows as MMSI 235031428, call sign MKUQ6, IMO 8995201. Claim NEEDLES free on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network and let nearby cruisers have her back.
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Last known position · Jun 15, 2026
Position
50.6813° N, 1.9479° W
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About NEEDLES
What kind of vessel is NEEDLES?
NEEDLES is a vessel.
Where was NEEDLES last seen?
NEEDLES was last reported in the English Channel in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is NEEDLES's MMSI?
NEEDLES's MMSI is 235031428. Call sign MKUQ6. IMO 8995201.
How big is NEEDLES?
NEEDLES is about 44 m long, 8 m on the beam, drawing 1.2 m.
Is NEEDLES on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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