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Cargo
JOHN D LEITCH
MMSI 316001701 · Call sign VGWM
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Cargo
Flag
CANLength
222 m
Beam
24 m
Draft
7.6 m
Call sign
VGWM
IMO
6714586
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
JOHN D LEITCH is a Canadian ocean freighter — 222 metres overall. Below, she has a beam measuring 24 metres and a draft of 7.6 m. She's on record as MMSI 316001701, call sign VGWM, IMO 6714586. There's a place for JOHN D LEITCH on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, community-driven, like AAA for the ocean.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 19:17 UTC
Position
42.4700° N, 82.7458° W
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
11.1 kn
Course
43°
Destination
SAULT STE MARIE
ETA
06-11 03:00 UTC
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About JOHN D LEITCH
What kind of vessel is JOHN D LEITCH?
JOHN D LEITCH is a Cargo flagged to Canada.
Where was JOHN D LEITCH last seen?
JOHN D LEITCH was last reported in Lake Erie in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is JOHN D LEITCH's MMSI?
JOHN D LEITCH's MMSI is 316001701. Call sign VGWM. IMO 6714586.
How big is JOHN D LEITCH?
JOHN D LEITCH is about 222 m long, 24 m on the beam, drawing 7.6 m.
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