Where is Spirit of Portsmouth now?

Spirit of Portsmouth (Ferry, United Kingdom flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 6, 2026, 10:53 UTC, not moving, near Cowes (English Channel). The crew-entered destination was FERRY SEVICE (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 6, 2026, 09:50 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is Spirit of Portsmouth?

Spirit of Portsmouth is a ferry sailing under the flag of United Kingdom, built in 2005 by VT Group. The vessel is 33 m long and has a gross tonnage of 377.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Spirit of Portsmouth?

Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Spirit of Portsmouth from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels, the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register and the French national asset-freeze register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for Spirit of Portsmouth. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

Spirit of Portsmouth

Ferry · United Kingdom · built 2005 · AIS Class A

IMO9319894MMSI235024149Call signMHBV5Last AIS position Oct 6, 2026, 10:53 UTC

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In short

Spirit of Portsmouth (Ferry, United Kingdom flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 6, 2026, 10:53 UTC, not moving, near Cowes (English Channel). Its crew-entered AIS destination is FERRY SEVICE; its reported draught is 2.1 m (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 6, 2026, 09:50 UTC).

Vessel type: Ferry
Flag: United Kingdom
Year built: 2005
Gross tonnage: 377
Size (length × beam): 33 m
Registered owner: —

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Last reported position

received Oct 6, 2026, 10:53 UTC

Position: 50.797° N, 1.1094° W
Area: English Channel
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Under way using engine
Speed: 0 kn
Course: 98°
Heading: 171°

50.797° N, 1.1094° W

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Voydar detected no port call in the last 30 days.

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Identity & particulars

Name: Spirit of Portsmouth
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9319894
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 235024149
Call signWhat is a call sign?: MHBV5
Flag: United Kingdom
Vessel type: Ferry
AIS ship type: Passenger
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 377
Length overall: 33 m
Beam: —
Year built: 2005

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Builder: VT Group
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

About Spirit of Portsmouth

MV Spirit of Portsmouth is a vessel owned by the Gosport Ferry Company Ltd and built by VT Halmatic Ltd of Portchester.

Summary from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Spirit of Portsmouth now?: Spirit of Portsmouth (Ferry, United Kingdom flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 6, 2026, 10:53 UTC, not moving, near Cowes (English Channel). The crew-entered destination was FERRY SEVICE (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 6, 2026, 09:50 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is Spirit of Portsmouth?: Spirit of Portsmouth is a ferry sailing under the flag of United Kingdom, built in 2005 by VT Group. The vessel is 33 m long and has a gross tonnage of 377.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Spirit of Portsmouth?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Spirit of Portsmouth from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels, the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register and the French national asset-freeze register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for Spirit of Portsmouth. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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