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WELSH PIPER — Dredger · IMO 8611491

GBAt Anchor
World map showing the last known position of WELSH PIPER at 18° 21.566' N, 64° 35.210' W
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Current PositionLive

WELSH PIPER is currently at anchor in the Caribbean Sea, at 18.3594° N, 64.5868° W. It is sailing from AVONMOUTH to AVONMOUTH with an ETA of 30 Aug 2026, 06:45 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 11:22 UTC.

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At Anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 47°
Course / Heading
4.3 m
Static Draught
4.3 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
15:51 UTCMay 31, 2023
ETA
06:45 UTCAug 30, 2026
WELSH PIPER

WELSH PIPER

Identity

Dredger
Type
United Kingdom flagGB
Flag
8611491
IMO Number
232003506
MMSI
MGKA8
Call Sign

Specifications

69 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
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About WELSH PIPER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

WELSH PIPER — Dredger

WELSH PIPER is a dredger registered under the United Kingdom flag.

WELSH PIPER route and voyage history

WELSH PIPER is currently on a voyage from AVONMOUTH to AVONMOUTH with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-30T06:45:00Z. The live route and current course of WELSH PIPER are shown on the bridge map above, updated whenever the vessel is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass.

Vessel class and identifiers

Vessels in the same class as WELSH PIPER can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full dredger fleet at /vessel-type/military-special.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is WELSH PIPER right now?+
WELSH PIPER is currently at anchor in the Caribbean Sea. It is sailing from AVONMOUTH to AVONMOUTH with an ETA of 30 Aug 2026, 06:45 UTC. Its exact coordinates, speed and ETA are shown at the top of this page and refresh from the latest AIS broadcast.
What are the identifiers for WELSH PIPER?+
WELSH PIPER broadcasts MMSI 232003506 and is registered as IMO 8611491, with call sign MGKA8. The MMSI is the radio identifier used by AIS; the IMO number stays with the ship for life and does not change with re-flagging or sale.
What type of ship is WELSH PIPER?+
WELSH PIPER is classified as a dredger vessel registered under the GB flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full dredger fleet at /vessel-type/military-special and full GB flag list at /flag/gb.
How can I see the live position of WELSH PIPER?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from WELSH PIPER above, with current position, course, speed, and navigation status. Tap "View on map" to centre the live tracker on the vessel and watch its movement update in real time. The same data is available offline-friendly in the iOS and Android apps.
How often is WELSH PIPER's position updated?+
AIS transponders broadcast position every 2 seconds when underway at high speed and up to every 3 minutes at anchor. The position you see refreshes whenever the ship is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass — typically seconds in coastal waters and minutes offshore.
What class is WELSH PIPER?+
As a dredger, WELSH PIPER sits in the same design class as the other dredgers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full dredger directory at /vessel-type/military-special.

WELSH PIPER — Key Facts

MMSI
232003506
IMO number
8611491
Call sign
MGKA8
Vessel type
Dredger
Flag state
GB
Navigation status
At Anchor
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
47°
Last known position
18.3594°, -64.5868°
Destination
AVONMOUTH
ETA
2026-08-30T06:45:00Z
Departure port
AVONMOUTH
Actual time of departure
2023-05-31T15:51:00Z
Current draught
4.3 m
Maximum static draught
4.3 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T11:22:18Z