Question 1

Where is HMS MAGPIE right now?

Accepted Answer

HMS MAGPIE was last reported in the English Channel, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. Its exact coordinates, speed and ETA are shown at the top of this page and refresh from the latest AIS broadcast.

Question 2

What are the identifiers for HMS MAGPIE?

Accepted Answer

HMS MAGPIE broadcasts MMSI 232015144. 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.

Question 3

What type of ship is HMS MAGPIE?

Accepted Answer

HMS MAGPIE is classified as a military ops vessel registered under the GB flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full military ops fleet at /vessel-type/military-special and full GB flag list at /flag/gb.

Question 4

How can I see the live position of HMS MAGPIE?

Accepted Answer

MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HMS MAGPIE 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.

Question 5

How often is HMS MAGPIE's position updated?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What class is HMS MAGPIE?

Accepted Answer

As a military ops, HMS MAGPIE sits in the same design class as the other military opss listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full military ops directory at /vessel-type/military-special.

HMS MAGPIE — Military Ops · MMSI 232015144

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