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Tug
DANCHOR VIII
MMSI 428009065 · Call sign 4XDA8
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Tug
Flag
ISRLength
50 m
Beam
10 m
Draft
2.5 m
Call sign
4XDA8
IMO
9477957
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
DANCHOR VIII is a 50-metre working tug, listed on the Israel registry. DANCHOR VIII has a beam measuring 10 metres and a 2.5-metre draft. Her papers read MMSI 428009065, call sign 4XDA8, IMO 9477957. There's a place for DANCHOR 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 04:03 UTC
Position
32.8208° N, 35.0071° E
Status
Moored
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
160°
Destination
HAIFA
ETA
04-30 18:00 UTC
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About DANCHOR VIII
What kind of vessel is DANCHOR VIII?
DANCHOR VIII is a Tug flagged to Israel.
Where was DANCHOR VIII last seen?
DANCHOR VIII was last reported in the Mediterranean in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is DANCHOR VIII's MMSI?
DANCHOR VIII's MMSI is 428009065. Call sign 4XDA8. IMO 9477957.
How big is DANCHOR VIII?
DANCHOR VIII is about 50 m long, 10 m on the beam, drawing 2.5 m.
Is DANCHOR VIII on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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