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Tug
RICHARDO
MMSI 477995704 · Call sign VRS5031
Not yet on Master's MateType
Tug
Flag
HKGLength
22 m
Beam
6 m
Call sign
VRS5031
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
48
RICHARDO is a tugboat under the Hong Kong flag, measuring 22 metres. She carries 6 metres in the beam. On AIS she shows as MMSI 477995704, call sign VRS5031. RICHARDO can join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network for free: think of it as a watch network that has every boat's back.
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Last known position · Jun 4, 2026
Position
22.2950° N, 114.1922° E
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About RICHARDO
What kind of vessel is RICHARDO?
RICHARDO is a Tug flagged to Hong Kong S.A.R..
Where was RICHARDO last seen?
RICHARDO was last reported in the South China Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is RICHARDO's MMSI?
RICHARDO's MMSI is 477995704. Call sign VRS5031.
How big is RICHARDO?
RICHARDO is about 22 m long, 6 m on the beam.
Is RICHARDO on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If RICHARDO is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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