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SIR JOHN FRANKLIN
MMSI 316039171 · Call sign VFAM
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Search & Rescue
Flag
CANLength
64 m
Beam
16 m
Draft
6 m
Call sign
VFAM
IMO
9781839
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
82
SIR JOHN FRANKLIN is a Canadian 64-metre craft. SIR JOHN FRANKLIN has a beam of 16 m and a 6-metre draft. Look for MMSI 316039171, call sign VFAM, IMO 9781839. There's a place for SIR JOHN FRANKLIN on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, community-driven, like AAA for the ocean.
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Live AIS position · Jun 10, 2026 00:13 UTC
Position
48.4207° N, 123.3885° W
Status
Moored
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
51°
Destination
VICTORIA
ETA
06-09 02:30 UTC
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About SIR JOHN FRANKLIN
What kind of vessel is SIR JOHN FRANKLIN?
SIR JOHN FRANKLIN is a Search & Rescue flagged to Canada.
Where was SIR JOHN FRANKLIN last seen?
SIR JOHN FRANKLIN was last reported in the Salish Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is SIR JOHN FRANKLIN's MMSI?
SIR JOHN FRANKLIN's MMSI is 316039171. Call sign VFAM. IMO 9781839.
How big is SIR JOHN FRANKLIN?
SIR JOHN FRANKLIN is about 64 m long, 16 m on the beam, drawing 6 m.
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