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Pilot
VANGUARD
Pilot · last seen 51°N 2°W · Jun 2026 · MMSI 235054779 · Call sign MRTP9
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Pilot
Length
11 m
Beam
4 m
Call sign
MRTP9
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
9
VANGUARD is an utility boat, 11 metres from stem to stern. She's built with a 4 m beam. Her registration reads MMSI 235054779, call sign MRTP9. Bring VANGUARD aboard the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, and every captain on it has the others' backs.
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Live AIS position · Jun 16, 2026 10:08 UTC
Position
50.7123° N, 1.9918° W
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
360°
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Weather & Routing
GRIB wind, swell & current on the chart. Plan passages with ETA-calibrated forecasts per leg.
Distress Mesh
Mayday & Pan-Pan that ripple out to nearby cruisers — a watch network that has your back.
Anchor Watch
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About VANGUARD
What kind of vessel is VANGUARD?
VANGUARD is a Pilot.
Where was VANGUARD last seen?
VANGUARD was last reported in the English Channel in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is VANGUARD's MMSI?
VANGUARD's MMSI is 235054779. Call sign MRTP9.
How big is VANGUARD?
VANGUARD is about 11 m long, 4 m on the beam.
Is VANGUARD on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If VANGUARD is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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