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Tug
LAPRAIRIE
MMSI 316005239 · Call sign VC9004
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Tug
Flag
CANLength
22 m
Beam
8 m
Draft
3 m
Call sign
VC9004
IMO
369407
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
23
LAPRAIRIE, a Canadian tugboat, measures 22 metres on deck. She carries a 8 m beam and a 3 m draft. On AIS she appears as MMSI 316005239, call sign VC9004. Give LAPRAIRIE the backing of the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, and a fleet that has her back.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 02:04 UTC
Position
43.2663° N, 79.7879° W
Status
Moored
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
28°
Destination
HAMILTON
ETA
05-29 07:45 UTC
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About LAPRAIRIE
What kind of vessel is LAPRAIRIE?
LAPRAIRIE is a Tug flagged to Canada.
Where was LAPRAIRIE last seen?
LAPRAIRIE was last reported in Lake Huron in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is LAPRAIRIE's MMSI?
LAPRAIRIE's MMSI is 316005239. Call sign VC9004. IMO 369407.
How big is LAPRAIRIE?
LAPRAIRIE is about 22 m long, 8 m on the beam, drawing 3 m.
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