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SWS ESSEX — Special Craft · IMO 0

GB
World map showing the last known position of SWS ESSEX at 51° 30.088' N, 0° 3.869' W
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Current PositionLast report

SWS ESSEX was last reported in the North Sea, at 51.5015° N, 0.0645° W.

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Current Navigational Status
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Speed
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Course / Heading
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Static Draught
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Current Draught

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ATD
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SWS ESSEX

SWS ESSEX

Identity

Special Craft
Type
United Kingdom flagGB
Flag
0
IMO Number
235091146
MMSI
N/A
Call Sign

Specifications

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Length × Breadth
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Year Built
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Deadweight
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Gross Tonnage
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Engine Power
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Builder
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Class Society
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About SWS ESSEX

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SWS ESSEX — Special Craft

SWS ESSEX is a special craft registered under the United Kingdom flag.

SWS ESSEX route and voyage history

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SWS ESSEX right now?+
SWS ESSEX 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 SWS ESSEX?+
SWS ESSEX broadcasts MMSI 235091146 and is registered as IMO 0. 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 SWS ESSEX?+
SWS ESSEX is classified as a special craft vessel registered under the GB flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full special craft fleet at /vessel-type/military-special and full GB flag list at /flag/gb.
How can I see the live position of SWS ESSEX?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SWS ESSEX 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 SWS ESSEX'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 SWS ESSEX?+
As a special craft, SWS ESSEX sits in the same design class as the other special crafts listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full special craft directory at /vessel-type/military-special.

SWS ESSEX — Key Facts

MMSI
235091146
IMO number
0
Vessel type
Special Craft
Flag state
GB
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Last known position
51.5015°, -0.0645°