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SNOWDROP — Passenger · IMO 8633724

GBMoored
World map showing the last known position of SNOWDROP at 53° 23.753' N, 3° 0.246' W
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SNOWDROP is currently moored in the North Sea, at 53.3959° N, 3.0041° W. It is sailing from BIRKENHEAD to LIVERPOOL with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 13:44 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 14:34 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
8.5 kn
Speed
167.7°
/ 165°
Course / Heading
3 m
Static Draught
3 m
Current Draught

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ATD
13:44 UTCSep 8, 2026
ETA
13:44 UTCSep 8, 2026
SNOWDROP

SNOWDROP

Identity

Passenger
Type
United Kingdom flagGB
Flag
8633724
IMO Number
235024612
MMSI
MHNY4
Call Sign

Specifications

44 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
1960-01-01
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
670 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
PHILIP & SONS - DARTMOUTH, U.K.
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Flag State
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Departure Port
Port of BIRKENHEAD
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Destination Port
Port of LIVERPOOL
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About SNOWDROP

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SNOWDROP — Passenger

Built in 1960, with a gross tonnage of 670 GT, SNOWDROP is a passenger registered under the United Kingdom flag. The vessel is owned by MERSEY FERRIES - WIRRAL, United Kingdom (UK), built by PHILIP & SONS - DARTMOUTH, U.K..

SNOWDROP route and voyage history

SNOWDROP is currently on a voyage from BIRKENHEAD to LIVERPOOL with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T13:44:00Z. The live route and current course of SNOWDROP 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 SNOWDROP can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SNOWDROP right now?+
SNOWDROP is currently moored in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from BIRKENHEAD to LIVERPOOL with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 13:44 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 SNOWDROP?+
SNOWDROP broadcasts MMSI 235024612 and is registered as IMO 8633724, with call sign MHNY4. 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 SNOWDROP?+
SNOWDROP 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 SNOWDROP?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SNOWDROP 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 SNOWDROP'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 SNOWDROP?+
As a passenger, SNOWDROP 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. SNOWDROP has a gross tonnage of 670 GT.

SNOWDROP — Key Facts

MMSI
235024612
IMO number
8633724
Call sign
MHNY4
Vessel type
Passenger
Flag state
GB
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
8.5 knots
Course over ground
167.7°
Heading
165°
Last known position
53.3959°, -3.0041°
Destination
LIVERPOOL
ETA
2026-09-08T13:44:00Z
Departure port
BIRKENHEAD
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T13:44:00Z
Current draught
3 m
Maximum static draught
3 m
Year built
1960-01-01
Gross tonnage
670
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T14:34:03Z