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BF DEFENDER — SAR · IMO 8354603

GB
World map showing the last known position of BF DEFENDER at 51° 19.774' N, 1° 25.390' E
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Current PositionLast report

BF DEFENDER was last reported in the North Sea, at 51.3296° N, 1.4232° E.

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BF DEFENDER

BF DEFENDER

Identity

SAR
Type
United Kingdom flagGB
Flag
8354603
IMO Number
235098051
MMSI
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Call Sign

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About BF DEFENDER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BF DEFENDER — SAR

BF DEFENDER is a sar registered under the United Kingdom flag.

BF DEFENDER route and voyage history

The most recent AIS broadcast from BF DEFENDER is shown on the live map above. The live route and current course of BF DEFENDER 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 BF DEFENDER 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 BF DEFENDER right now?+
BF DEFENDER 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 BF DEFENDER?+
BF DEFENDER broadcasts MMSI 235098051 and is registered as IMO 8354603. 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 BF DEFENDER?+
BF DEFENDER 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 BF DEFENDER?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BF DEFENDER 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 BF DEFENDER'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 BF DEFENDER?+
As a sar, BF DEFENDER 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.

BF DEFENDER — Key Facts

MMSI
235098051
IMO number
8354603
Vessel type
SAR
Flag state
GB
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Last known position
51.3296°, 1.4232°