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Tug
BESS
MMSI 259196000 · Call sign LHHP
Not yet on Master's MateType
Tug
Flag
NORLength
36 m
Beam
12 m
Draft
5.1 m
Call sign
LHHP
IMO
9086382
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
87
BESS is a Norwegian tugboat, measuring 36 metres. BESS has a beam of 12 m and a 5.1 m draft. She's on record as MMSI 259196000, call sign LHHP, IMO 9086382. BESS 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 07:21 UTC
Position
58.0735° N, 11.8144° E
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
101°
Destination
TUG STENUNGSUND
ETA
04-07 16:00 UTC
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About BESS
What kind of vessel is BESS?
BESS is a Tug flagged to Norway.
Where was BESS last seen?
BESS was last reported in the Baltic Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is BESS's MMSI?
BESS's MMSI is 259196000. Call sign LHHP. IMO 9086382.
How big is BESS?
BESS is about 36 m long, 12 m on the beam, drawing 5.1 m.
Is BESS on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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