Question 1

Where is BOY JOHN right now?

Accepted Answer

BOY JOHN has not broadcast an AIS position for 22 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the North Atlantic Ocean, on 17 Aug 2026, 13:15 UTC. It was sailing from KILKEEL to PORTAVOGIE. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.

Question 2

What are the identifiers for BOY JOHN?

Accepted Answer

BOY JOHN broadcasts MMSI 232022680. 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 BOY JOHN?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

How can I see the live position of BOY JOHN?

Accepted Answer

MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BOY JOHN 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 BOY JOHN'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 BOY JOHN?

Accepted Answer

As a fishing, BOY JOHN sits in the same design class as the other fishings listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full fishing directory at /vessel-type/fishing.

BOY JOHN — Fishing · MMSI 232022680

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