Question 1

Where is HMS SOMERSET right now?

Accepted Answer

HMS SOMERSET has not broadcast an AIS position for 32 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the English Channel, on 7 Aug 2026, 11:47 UTC. It was sailing from PLYMOUTH to PLYMOUTH. 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 HMS SOMERSET?

Accepted Answer

HMS SOMERSET broadcasts MMSI 234635000 and is registered as IMO 8949680. 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 SOMERSET?

Accepted Answer

HMS SOMERSET 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 SOMERSET?

Accepted Answer

MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HMS SOMERSET 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 SOMERSET'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 SOMERSET?

Accepted Answer

As a military ops, HMS SOMERSET 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 SOMERSET — Military Ops · IMO 8949680

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