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Tug
PACIFIC CHIEF
Tug · last seen 49°N 124°W · Jun 2026 · MMSI 316005618 · Call sign CY8257
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Tug
Length
22 m
Beam
7 m
Draft
4.5 m
Call sign
CY8257
IMO
6712174
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
4
PACIFIC CHIEF is a 22-metre harbour tug. She has a beam of 7 m and a draft of 4.5 m. On AIS she shows as MMSI 316005618, call sign CY8257, IMO 6712174. Sign PACIFIC CHIEF up free to the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network and join a fleet that looks after its own.
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Live AIS position · Jun 16, 2026 04:55 UTC
Position
49.1698° N, 123.9328° W
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
36°
Destination
NANAIMO
ETA
10-05 09:00 UTC
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About PACIFIC CHIEF
What kind of vessel is PACIFIC CHIEF?
PACIFIC CHIEF is a Tug.
Where was PACIFIC CHIEF last seen?
PACIFIC CHIEF was last reported in the Salish Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is PACIFIC CHIEF's MMSI?
PACIFIC CHIEF's MMSI is 316005618. Call sign CY8257. IMO 6712174.
How big is PACIFIC CHIEF?
PACIFIC CHIEF is about 22 m long, 7 m on the beam, drawing 4.5 m.
Is PACIFIC CHIEF on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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