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SD FAITHFUL — Tug · IMO 8401494

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SD FAITHFUL is currently moored in the English Channel, at 50.3838° N, 4.1843° W. It is sailing from PLYMOUTH to PLYMOUTH with an ETA of 10 Sep 2026, 09:14 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 03:23 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
327.2°
/ 173°
Course / Heading
4.2 m
Static Draught
4.2 m
Current Draught

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ATD
08:09 UTCSep 10, 2026
ETA
09:14 UTCSep 10, 2026
SD FAITHFUL

SD FAITHFUL

Identity

Tug
Type
United Kingdom flagGB
Flag
8401494
IMO Number
232002651
MMSI
GAAH
Call Sign

Specifications

39 m × 9 m
Length × Breadth
1985-01-01
Year Built
85 t
Deadweight
384 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
DUNSTON RICHARD HESSLE - HESSLE, U.K.
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About SD FAITHFUL

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SD FAITHFUL — Tug

Built in 1985, with a gross tonnage of 384 GT, and a dead weight of 85 tonnes, SD FAITHFUL is a tug registered under the United Kingdom flag. The vessel is owned by SERCO - GREENOCK, United Kingdom (UK), built by DUNSTON RICHARD HESSLE - HESSLE, U.K..

SD FAITHFUL route and voyage history

SD FAITHFUL is currently on a voyage from PLYMOUTH to PLYMOUTH with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-10T09:14:00Z. The live route and current course of SD FAITHFUL 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 SD FAITHFUL can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SD FAITHFUL right now?

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SD FAITHFUL is currently moored in the English Channel, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from PLYMOUTH to PLYMOUTH with an ETA of 10 Sep 2026, 09:14 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 SD FAITHFUL?

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SD FAITHFUL broadcasts MMSI 232002651 and is registered as IMO 8401494, with call sign GAAH. 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 SD FAITHFUL?

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SD FAITHFUL is classified as a tug vessel registered under the GB flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel and full GB flag list at /flag/gb.

How can I see the live position of SD FAITHFUL?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SD FAITHFUL 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 SD FAITHFUL's position updated?

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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 SD FAITHFUL?

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As a tug, SD FAITHFUL sits in the same design class as the other tugs listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tug directory at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel. SD FAITHFUL has a gross tonnage of 384 GT.

SD FAITHFUL — Key Facts

MMSI
232002651
IMO number
8401494
Call sign
GAAH
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
GB
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
327.2°
Heading
173°
Last known position
50.3838°, -4.1843°
Destination
PLYMOUTH
ETA
2026-09-10T09:14:00Z
Departure port
PLYMOUTH
Actual time of departure
2026-09-10T08:09:00Z
Current draught
4.2 m
Maximum static draught
4.2 m
Year built
1985-01-01
Gross tonnage
384
Dead weight
85 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T03:23:55Z