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Cargo
WESTERN VENTURE
MMSI 477928200 · Call sign VRVW6
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Cargo
Flag
HKGLength
200 m
Beam
32 m
Draft
13.8 m
Call sign
VRVW6
IMO
9978767
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
26
WESTERN VENTURE is a Hong Kong cargo carrier — 200 metres overall. She's built with a 32 m beam and a 13.8-metre draft. Her papers read MMSI 477928200, call sign VRVW6, IMO 9978767. There's a place for WESTERN VENTURE on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, community-driven, like AAA for the ocean.
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Last known position · Jun 2, 2026
Position
36.8757° N, 75.8751° W
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About WESTERN VENTURE
What kind of vessel is WESTERN VENTURE?
WESTERN VENTURE is a Cargo flagged to Hong Kong S.A.R..
Where was WESTERN VENTURE last seen?
WESTERN VENTURE was last reported in Chesapeake Bay in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is WESTERN VENTURE's MMSI?
WESTERN VENTURE's MMSI is 477928200. Call sign VRVW6. IMO 9978767.
How big is WESTERN VENTURE?
WESTERN VENTURE is about 200 m long, 32 m on the beam, drawing 13.8 m.
Is WESTERN VENTURE on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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