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Fishing
VL20
Fishing · last seen 52°N 4°E · Jun 2026 · MMSI 244710192 · Call sign PH3429
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Fishing
Length
21 m
Beam
6 m
Draft
1.8 m
Call sign
PH3429
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
5
VL20 is a 21-metre commercial trawler. VL20 has a beam of 6 m and a 1.8-metre draft. She's on record as MMSI 244710192, call sign PH3429. There's a place for VL20 on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, community-driven, like AAA for the ocean.
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Live AIS position · Jun 16, 2026 06:53 UTC
Position
51.9083° N, 4.3445° E
Status
Engaged in fishing
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
360°
Destination
VLAARDINGEN
ETA
05-25 10:20 UTC
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About VL20
What kind of vessel is VL20?
VL20 is a Fishing.
Where was VL20 last seen?
VL20 was last reported in the North Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is VL20's MMSI?
VL20's MMSI is 244710192. Call sign PH3429.
How big is VL20?
VL20 is about 21 m long, 6 m on the beam, drawing 1.8 m.
Is VL20 on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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