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PENFRET — Dredger · IMO 8620387

GBMoored
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PENFRET is currently moored in the North Sea, at 51.6176° N, 3.9133° W. It is sailing from NEWPORT to SWANSEA with an ETA of 21 Aug 2026, 23:09 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 15:06 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 67°
Course / Heading
3.2 m
Static Draught
4.4 m
Current Draught

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United Kingdom flag
NEWPORTGBNPT
ATD
11:01 UTCAug 21, 2026
United Kingdom flag
SWANSEAGBSWA
ETA
23:09 UTCAug 21, 2026
PENFRET

PENFRET

Identity

Dredger
Type
United Kingdom flagGB
Flag
8620387
IMO Number
235113112
MMSI
2IVJ5
Call Sign

Specifications

60 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
1987-01-01
Year Built
1,500 t
Deadweight
966 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
MERRE - NORT SUR ERDRE, FRANCE
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of NEWPORT
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About PENFRET

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

PENFRET — Dredger

Built in 1987, with a gross tonnage of 966 GT, and a dead weight of 1,500 tonnes, PENFRET is a dredger registered under the United Kingdom flag. The vessel is owned by LES SABLIERS DE L'ODET MONTFORT - QUIMPER, FRANCE, built by MERRE - NORT SUR ERDRE, FRANCE.

PENFRET route and voyage history

PENFRET is currently on a voyage from NEWPORT to SWANSEA with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-21T23:09:00Z. The live route and current course of PENFRET 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

PENFRET is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as PENFRET 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 PENFRET right now?+
PENFRET is currently moored in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from NEWPORT to SWANSEA with an ETA of 21 Aug 2026, 23:09 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 PENFRET?+
PENFRET broadcasts MMSI 235113112 and is registered as IMO 8620387, with call sign 2IVJ5. 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 PENFRET?+
PENFRET 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 PENFRET?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from PENFRET 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 PENFRET'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 PENFRET?+
PENFRET is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a dredger, PENFRET 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. PENFRET has a gross tonnage of 966 GT.

PENFRET — Key Facts

MMSI
235113112
IMO number
8620387
Call sign
2IVJ5
Vessel type
Dredger
Flag state
GB
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
67°
Last known position
51.6176°, -3.9133°
Destination
SWANSEA
ETA
2026-08-21T23:09:00Z
Departure port
NEWPORT
Actual time of departure
2026-08-21T11:01:00Z
Current draught
4.4 m
Maximum static draught
3.2 m
Year built
1987-01-01
Gross tonnage
966
Dead weight
1500 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T15:06:31Z