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HOPETOUN — Tug · IMO 9140865

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HOPETOUN is currently positioned in the North Sea, at 56.0064° N, 3.3687° W. It is sailing from HOUND POINT TERMINAL to HOUND POINT TERMINAL with an ETA of 22 Sep 2026, 10:51 UTC. AIS position received 23 Sep 2026, 12:02 UTC.

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Stopped
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
137.7°
/ 225°
Course / Heading
6.5 m
Static Draught
6.5 m
Current Draught

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ATD
04:15 UTCSep 22, 2026
ETA
10:51 UTCSep 22, 2026
HOPETOUN

HOPETOUN

Identity

Tug
Type
United Kingdom flagGB
Flag
9140865
IMO Number
232002720
MMSI
MWVX6
Call Sign

Specifications

43 m × 14 m
Length × Breadth
1997-01-01
Year Built
324 t
Deadweight
947 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
CONSTRUCCIONES NAVALES SANTODOMINGO - VIGO, SPAIN
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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About HOPETOUN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

HOPETOUN — Tug

Built in 1997, with a gross tonnage of 947 GT, and a dead weight of 324 tonnes, HOPETOUN is a tug registered under the United Kingdom flag. The vessel is owned by TARGE TOWING - MONTROSE, United Kingdom (UK), built by CONSTRUCCIONES NAVALES SANTODOMINGO - VIGO, SPAIN.

HOPETOUN route and voyage history

HOPETOUN is currently on a voyage from HOUND POINT TERMINAL to HOUND POINT TERMINAL with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-22T10:51:00Z. The live route and current course of HOPETOUN 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

HOPETOUN is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as HOPETOUN can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 232002720
  • IMO: 9140865
  • Call sign: MWVX6
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: United Kingdom

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is HOPETOUN right now?

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HOPETOUN is currently in the North Sea. It is sailing from HOUND POINT TERMINAL to HOUND POINT TERMINAL with an ETA of 22 Sep 2026, 10:51 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 HOPETOUN?

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HOPETOUN broadcasts MMSI 232002720 and is registered as IMO 9140865, with call sign MWVX6. 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 HOPETOUN?

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HOPETOUN 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 HOPETOUN?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HOPETOUN 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 HOPETOUN'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 HOPETOUN?

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HOPETOUN is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, HOPETOUN 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. HOPETOUN has a gross tonnage of 947 GT.

HOPETOUN — Key Facts

MMSI
232002720
IMO number
9140865
Call sign
MWVX6
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
GB
Navigation status
Stopped
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
137.7°
Heading
225°
Last known position
56.0064°, -3.3687°
Destination
HOUND POINT TERMINAL
ETA
2026-09-22T10:51:00Z
Departure port
HOUND POINT TERMINAL
Actual time of departure
2026-09-22T04:15:00Z
Current draught
6.5 m
Maximum static draught
6.5 m
Year built
1997-01-01
Gross tonnage
947
Dead weight
324 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-23T12:02:49Z