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CLOSE ENCOUNTERSSailing Vessel · MMSI 512007496

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CLOSE ENCOUNTERS was last reported in the Tasman Sea, at 35.2155° S, 174.2117° E.

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Identity

Sailing Vessel
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IMO Number
512007496
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About CLOSE ENCOUNTERS

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CLOSE ENCOUNTERS — Sailing Vessel

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS is a sailing vessel registered under the New Zealand flag.

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS route and voyage history

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is CLOSE ENCOUNTERS right now?+
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS was last reported in the Tasman Sea. 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 CLOSE ENCOUNTERS?+
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS broadcasts MMSI 512007496. 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 CLOSE ENCOUNTERS?+
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS is classified as a sailing vessel vessel registered under the NZ flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full sailing vessel fleet at /vessel-type/yacht and full NZ flag list at /flag/nz.
How can I see the live position of CLOSE ENCOUNTERS?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from CLOSE ENCOUNTERS 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 CLOSE ENCOUNTERS'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 CLOSE ENCOUNTERS?+
As a sailing vessel, CLOSE ENCOUNTERS sits in the same design class as the other sailing vessels listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full sailing vessel directory at /vessel-type/yacht.

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS — Key Facts

MMSI
512007496
Vessel type
Sailing Vessel
Flag state
NZ
Current speed
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Course over ground
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Last known position
-35.2155°, 174.2117°