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BSC CONTENDER — SAR · MMSI 235094715

GBMoored
World map showing the last known position of BSC CONTENDER at 51° 19.776' N, 1° 25.276' E
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Current PositionLive

BSC CONTENDER is currently moored in the North Sea, at 51.3296° N, 1.4213° E. It is sailing from DOVER to RAMSGATE with an ETA of 6 Sep 2026, 20:56 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 15:11 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 169°
Course / Heading
1.4 m
Static Draught
1.4 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

United Kingdom flag
DOVERGBDVR
ATD
20:20 UTCSep 6, 2026
ETA
20:56 UTCSep 6, 2026
BSC CONTENDER

BSC CONTENDER

Identity

SAR
Type
United Kingdom flagGB
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
235094715
MMSI
2FWB4
Call Sign

Specifications

24 m × 8 m
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of DOVER
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Destination Port
Port of RAMSGATE
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About BSC CONTENDER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BSC CONTENDER — SAR

BSC CONTENDER is a sar registered under the United Kingdom flag.

BSC CONTENDER route and voyage history

BSC CONTENDER is currently on a voyage from DOVER to RAMSGATE with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-06T20:56:00Z. The live route and current course of BSC CONTENDER 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 BSC CONTENDER can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full sar fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BSC CONTENDER right now?+
BSC CONTENDER is currently moored in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from DOVER to RAMSGATE with an ETA of 6 Sep 2026, 20:56 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 BSC CONTENDER?+
BSC CONTENDER broadcasts MMSI 235094715, with call sign 2FWB4. 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 BSC CONTENDER?+
BSC CONTENDER is classified as a sar vessel registered under the GB flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full sar fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel and full GB flag list at /flag/gb.
How can I see the live position of BSC CONTENDER?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BSC CONTENDER 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 BSC CONTENDER'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 BSC CONTENDER?+
As a sar, BSC CONTENDER sits in the same design class as the other sars listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full sar directory at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

BSC CONTENDER — Key Facts

MMSI
235094715
Call sign
2FWB4
Vessel type
SAR
Flag state
GB
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
169°
Last known position
51.3296°, 1.4213°
Destination
RAMSGATE
ETA
2026-09-06T20:56:00Z
Departure port
DOVER
Actual time of departure
2026-09-06T20:20:00Z
Current draught
1.4 m
Maximum static draught
1.4 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T15:11:50Z