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Tug
WHAMPOA
MMSI 477847300 · Call sign SSD
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Tug
Flag
HKGLength
30 m
Beam
12 m
Draft
5.7 m
Call sign
SSD
IMO
9600516
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
WHAMPOA is a Hong Kong working tug — 30 metres overall. She carries 12 metres in the beam and a 5.7-metre draft. Find her under MMSI 477847300, call sign SSD, IMO 9600516. WHAMPOA belongs on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network, a free safety net shared by boats the world over.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 11:38 UTC
Position
22.3277° N, 114.1193° E
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
9.0 kn
Course
202°
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About WHAMPOA
What kind of vessel is WHAMPOA?
WHAMPOA is a Tug flagged to Hong Kong S.A.R..
Where was WHAMPOA last seen?
WHAMPOA was last reported in the South China Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is WHAMPOA's MMSI?
WHAMPOA's MMSI is 477847300. Call sign SSD. IMO 9600516.
How big is WHAMPOA?
WHAMPOA is about 30 m long, 12 m on the beam, drawing 5.7 m.
Is WHAMPOA on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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