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LOCH PORTAIN — Passenger · IMO 9274824

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Current PositionLive

LOCH PORTAIN is currently moored in the North Sea, at 55.9453° N, 4.7325° W. It is sailing from CLYDEPORT GREENOCK to CLYDEPORT GREENOCK with an ETA of 18 Aug 2026, 15:09 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 20:10 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
311.0°
/ 296°
Course / Heading
1.5 m
Static Draught
1.5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
12:21 UTCAug 18, 2026
ETA
15:09 UTCAug 18, 2026
LOCH PORTAIN

LOCH PORTAIN

Identity

Passenger
Type
United Kingdom flagGB
Flag
9274824
IMO Number
235008928
MMSI
VQKE8
Call Sign

Specifications

50 m × 14 m
Length × Breadth
2003-01-01
Year Built
170 t
Deadweight
950 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
MCTAY MARINE - BROMBOROUGH, U.K.
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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Departure Port
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About LOCH PORTAIN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

LOCH PORTAIN — Passenger

Built in 2003, with a gross tonnage of 950 GT, and a dead weight of 170 tonnes, LOCH PORTAIN is a passenger registered under the United Kingdom flag. The vessel is owned by CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS - GOUROCK, United Kingdom (UK), built by MCTAY MARINE - BROMBOROUGH, U.K..

LOCH PORTAIN route and voyage history

LOCH PORTAIN is currently on a voyage from CLYDEPORT GREENOCK to CLYDEPORT GREENOCK with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-18T15:09:00Z. The live route and current course of LOCH PORTAIN 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

LOCH PORTAIN is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as LOCH PORTAIN can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is LOCH PORTAIN right now?+
LOCH PORTAIN is currently moored in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from CLYDEPORT GREENOCK to CLYDEPORT GREENOCK with an ETA of 18 Aug 2026, 15:09 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 LOCH PORTAIN?+
LOCH PORTAIN broadcasts MMSI 235008928 and is registered as IMO 9274824, with call sign VQKE8. 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 LOCH PORTAIN?+
LOCH PORTAIN is classified as a passenger vessel registered under the GB flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger and full GB flag list at /flag/gb.
How can I see the live position of LOCH PORTAIN?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from LOCH PORTAIN 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 LOCH PORTAIN'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 LOCH PORTAIN?+
LOCH PORTAIN is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a passenger, LOCH PORTAIN sits in the same design class as the other passengers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full passenger directory at /vessel-type/passenger. LOCH PORTAIN has a gross tonnage of 950 GT.

LOCH PORTAIN — Key Facts

MMSI
235008928
IMO number
9274824
Call sign
VQKE8
Vessel type
Passenger
Flag state
GB
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
311.0°
Heading
296°
Last known position
55.9453°, -4.7325°
Destination
CLYDEPORT GREENOCK
ETA
2026-08-18T15:09:00Z
Departure port
CLYDEPORT GREENOCK
Actual time of departure
2026-08-18T12:21:00Z
Current draught
1.5 m
Maximum static draught
1.5 m
Year built
2003-01-01
Gross tonnage
950
Dead weight
170 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T20:10:02Z