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Tug
HIPPO
MMSI 377207000 · Call sign J8B6477
Not yet on Master's MateType
Tug
Flag
VCTLength
32 m
Beam
9 m
Draft
4.3 m
Call sign
J8B6477
IMO
8422058
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
HIPPO is a St Vincent harbour tug — 32 metres overall. Below, she has a 9-metre beam and a draft of 4.3 m. On AIS she appears as MMSI 377207000, call sign J8B6477, IMO 8422058. Give HIPPO 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 04:22 UTC
Position
54.5369° N, 18.5302° E
Status
Moored
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
274°
Destination
PL GDY
ETA
06-05 08:00 UTC
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About HIPPO
What kind of vessel is HIPPO?
HIPPO is a Tug flagged to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Where was HIPPO last seen?
HIPPO was last reported in the Baltic Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is HIPPO's MMSI?
HIPPO's MMSI is 377207000. Call sign J8B6477. IMO 8422058.
How big is HIPPO?
HIPPO is about 32 m long, 9 m on the beam, drawing 4.3 m.
Is HIPPO on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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