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Sailing
GRIT
MMSI 316040817 · Call sign VBA2016
Not yet on Master's MateType
Sailing
Flag
CANLength
15 m
Beam
8 m
Call sign
VBA2016
First reported
Apr 2026
Last reported
Apr 2026
AIS reports
85
GRIT is a Canadian cruising sailboat, 15 metres in length. GRIT has 8 metres in the beam. On the registers she's MMSI 316040817, call sign VBA2016. Join GRIT to the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, and built by cruisers for cruisers.
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Last known position · Apr 2, 2026
Position
18.0516° N, 63.0967° W
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Hail Any Captain
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Distress Mesh
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Onboard Cameras
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Systems Monitoring
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About GRIT
What kind of vessel is GRIT?
GRIT is a Sailing flagged to Canada.
Where was GRIT last seen?
GRIT was last reported in the Caribbean in Apr 2026 on public AIS.
What is GRIT's MMSI?
GRIT's MMSI is 316040817. Call sign VBA2016.
How big is GRIT?
GRIT is about 15 m long, 8 m on the beam.
Is GRIT on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If GRIT is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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