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NEEDLES — Dredger · IMO 8995201

GB
World map showing the last known position of NEEDLES at 50° 42.435' N, 1° 59.619' W
NSEW
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NEEDLES was last reported in the North Sea, at 50.7072° N, 1.9936° W.

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NEEDLES

NEEDLES

Identity

Dredger
Type
United Kingdom flagGB
Flag
8995201
IMO Number
235031428
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Call Sign

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About NEEDLES

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

NEEDLES — Dredger

NEEDLES is a dredger registered under the United Kingdom flag.

NEEDLES route and voyage history

The most recent AIS broadcast from NEEDLES is shown on the live map above. The live route and current course of NEEDLES 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 NEEDLES can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full dredger fleet at /vessel-type/military-special.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is NEEDLES right now?+
NEEDLES was last reported in the North Sea, 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.
What are the identifiers for NEEDLES?+
NEEDLES broadcasts MMSI 235031428 and is registered as IMO 8995201. 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 NEEDLES?+
NEEDLES is classified as a dredger vessel registered under the GB flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full dredger fleet at /vessel-type/military-special and full GB flag list at /flag/gb.
How can I see the live position of NEEDLES?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from NEEDLES 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 NEEDLES'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 NEEDLES?+
As a dredger, NEEDLES sits in the same design class as the other dredgers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full dredger directory at /vessel-type/military-special.

NEEDLES — Key Facts

MMSI
235031428
IMO number
8995201
Vessel type
Dredger
Flag state
GB
Current speed
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Course over ground
0.0°
Last known position
50.7072°, -1.9936°