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High-speed Craft
LAUNCHPAD
MMSI 538072122 · Call sign V7A6458
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High-speed Craft
Flag
MHLLength
118 m
Beam
17 m
Draft
4.7 m
Call sign
V7A6458
IMO
9857511
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
87
LAUNCHPAD, a ferry under the Marshall Islands flag, measures 118 metres on deck. She carries a 17-metre beam and a 4.7-metre draft. Officially she's MMSI 538072122, call sign V7A6458, IMO 9857511. For a boat that carries people, LAUNCHPAD can lean on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free distress alerting and a fleet that's paying attention.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 06:29 UTC
Position
47.6309° N, 122.3794° W
Status
Moored
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
300°
Destination
US XXX
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About LAUNCHPAD
What kind of vessel is LAUNCHPAD?
LAUNCHPAD is a High-speed Craft flagged to Marshall Islands.
Where was LAUNCHPAD last seen?
LAUNCHPAD was last reported in the Salish Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is LAUNCHPAD's MMSI?
LAUNCHPAD's MMSI is 538072122. Call sign V7A6458. IMO 9857511.
How big is LAUNCHPAD?
LAUNCHPAD is about 118 m long, 17 m on the beam, drawing 4.7 m.
Is LAUNCHPAD on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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