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Tug
CATES VIII
MMSI 316005728
Not yet on Master's MateType
Tug
Flag
CANLength
18 m
Beam
8 m
Draft
3 m
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
Out of Canada, CATES VIII is an 18-metre working tug. CATES VIII has a 8-metre beam and a 3-metre draft. Officially she's MMSI 316005728. There's a place for CATES VIII 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 15:01 UTC
Position
49.3127° N, 123.1070° W
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
0°
Destination
VAN
ETA
08-14 23:00 UTC
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About CATES VIII
What kind of vessel is CATES VIII?
CATES VIII is a Tug flagged to Canada.
Where was CATES VIII last seen?
CATES VIII was last reported in the Salish Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is CATES VIII's MMSI?
CATES VIII's MMSI is 316005728.
How big is CATES VIII?
CATES VIII is about 18 m long, 8 m on the beam, drawing 3 m.
Is CATES VIII on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If CATES VIII is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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