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Cargo
EASTERN HEATHER
MMSI 477856300 · Call sign VRUX5
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Cargo
Flag
HKGLength
229 m
Beam
32 m
Draft
13.3 m
Call sign
VRUX5
IMO
9948023
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
11
Registered in Hong Kong, EASTERN HEATHER is a 229-metre merchant vessel. She's built with a 32-metre beam and a 13.3 m draft. Her registration reads MMSI 477856300, call sign VRUX5, IMO 9948023. EASTERN HEATHER is welcome on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free situational awareness and a watch network shared by vessels of every size.
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Last known position · Jun 4, 2026
Position
28.0653° N, 16.3364° W
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Distress Mesh
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About EASTERN HEATHER
What kind of vessel is EASTERN HEATHER?
EASTERN HEATHER is a Cargo flagged to Hong Kong S.A.R..
Where was EASTERN HEATHER last seen?
EASTERN HEATHER was last reported in the North Atlantic in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is EASTERN HEATHER's MMSI?
EASTERN HEATHER's MMSI is 477856300. Call sign VRUX5. IMO 9948023.
How big is EASTERN HEATHER?
EASTERN HEATHER is about 229 m long, 32 m on the beam, drawing 13.3 m.
Is EASTERN HEATHER on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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