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Tug
CHAKA
MMSI 377901308 · Call sign J8MB2
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Tug
Flag
VCTLength
29 m
Beam
9 m
Draft
4.7 m
Call sign
J8MB2
IMO
9407744
First reported
May 2026
Last reported
May 2026
AIS reports
85
CHAKA is a St Vincent tug, spanning 29 metres. Her hull carries a beam measuring 9 metres and a draft measuring 4.7 metres. She's listed under MMSI 377901308, call sign J8MB2, IMO 9407744. Sign CHAKA up free to the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network and join a fleet that looks after its own.
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Last known position · May 11, 2026
Position
14.7634° N, 61.1955° W
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About CHAKA
What kind of vessel is CHAKA?
CHAKA is a Tug flagged to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Where was CHAKA last seen?
CHAKA was last reported in the Caribbean in May 2026 on public AIS.
What is CHAKA's MMSI?
CHAKA's MMSI is 377901308. Call sign J8MB2. IMO 9407744.
How big is CHAKA?
CHAKA is about 29 m long, 9 m on the beam, drawing 4.7 m.
Is CHAKA on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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