MO15

MO15 (IMO: 1109102) sailing under the UK flag. It has an overall length of 85 feets and a beam of 33 feets.

Vessel Profile

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 232065669
• IMO: 1109102
• Call Sign: MTGM7
• MO Number: MO15
• Flag State: United Kingdom

Vessel Specification

• Vessel Type: Pilot Vessel
• Gross Tonnage: 197 GT
• Length Overall: 26.7 m
• Beam: 7.8 m
• Draft: 2.1 m

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel mechanical
• Engine Configuration: Twin screw

Owner / Operator

• Operator: Harwich Haven Authority
• Port of Registry: Harwich
• Operating Port: Port of Harwich, Essex, United Kingdom

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Transponder: Class A AIS (MMSI 232065669)
• Radio: VHF Marine Radio

Operating Region

• Primary Area: Harwich Haven, River Stour and River Orwell approaches
• Coverage Zone: Thames Estuary and East Anglian coastal waters
• Port Area: Port of Harwich, Felixstowe approaches, and associated pilotage district

Vessel Description

MO15 is a purpose-built pilot vessel operated by Harwich Haven Authority, deployed to transfer maritime pilots to and from vessels entering and departing the Port of Harwich and Port of Felixstowe. The vessel operates within the Harwich Haven pilotage district, one of the busiest container and freight port approaches in the United Kingdom. As a pilot vessel, MO15 is designed for high manoeuvrability, rapid response, and safe pilot ladder operations in variable North Sea and estuary conditions. The vessel maintains continuous AIS broadcast and operates under UK flag authority in compliance with MCA regulations.