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High-speed Craft
FIRST FERRY IX
MMSI 477995031 · Call sign VRS4328
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High-speed Craft
Flag
HKGLength
28 m
Beam
8 m
Draft
2.2 m
Call sign
VRS4328
IMO
9021772
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
60
FIRST FERRY IX is an excursion vessel flagged in Hong Kong, 28 metres from stem to stern. She's built with a 8 m beam and a 2.2-metre draft. On AIS she shows as MMSI 477995031, call sign VRS4328, IMO 9021772. Claim FIRST FERRY IX free on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network and let nearby cruisers have her back.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 11:35 UTC
Position
22.2922° N, 114.1563° E
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
12.8 kn
Course
306°
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About FIRST FERRY IX
What kind of vessel is FIRST FERRY IX?
FIRST FERRY IX is a High-speed Craft flagged to Hong Kong S.A.R..
Where was FIRST FERRY IX last seen?
FIRST FERRY IX was last reported in the South China Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is FIRST FERRY IX's MMSI?
FIRST FERRY IX's MMSI is 477995031. Call sign VRS4328. IMO 9021772.
How big is FIRST FERRY IX?
FIRST FERRY IX is about 28 m long, 8 m on the beam, drawing 2.2 m.
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