51.1277° N, 1.3644° E
51.1277° N, 1.3644° ELast 24 h track
Voyage
- Destination
- SAR
- Speed
- 24.1 kn
- Course
- 243°
- Heading
- 244°
- Status
- Underway (engine)
- Position
- 51.1277° N, 1.3644° E
- Last report
- 31 Oct 2026, 23:50 UTC
- Nearest port
- Sandwich15 km S of the port
Particulars
- MMSI
- 235098051
- Call sign
- 2GJY5
- Type
- Search and rescue vesselAIS type 51
- Length
- 25 m
- Beam
- 8 m
- Draught
- 1.4 m
- Deadweight
- 27 t
Not broadcast: ETA and IMO number.
About BSC DEFENDER
BSC DEFENDER (MMSI 235098051) is a search and rescue vessel registered in the United Kingdom. It is 25 m long and 8 m wide. Its most recent AIS position, received on 31 Oct 2026 at 23:50 UTC, placed it 15 km S of Sandwich, United Kingdom. It was moving at 24.1 knots on a course of 243°. The crew reported SAR as the destination.
Frequently asked questions
Where is BSC DEFENDER now?
BSC DEFENDER was last reported 15 km S of Sandwich, United Kingdom on 31 Oct 2026 at 23:50 UTC. It was moving at 24.1 knots on a course of 243°.
What type of ship is BSC DEFENDER?
BSC DEFENDER is a search and rescue vessel. It is 25 m long and 8 m wide.
What is the MMSI number of BSC DEFENDER?
The MMSI of BSC DEFENDER is 235098051. Its call sign is 2GJY5.
What flag does BSC DEFENDER fly?
BSC DEFENDER sails under the flag of the United Kingdom (GB).
Where is BSC DEFENDER going?
BSC DEFENDER reported its destination as SAR.
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