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SVITZER HAWK — Tug · IMO 9431068

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SVITZER HAWK is currently at anchor in the North Sea, at 51.4989° N, 2.7202° W. It is sailing from PORTBURY to PORTBURY with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 15:54 UTC. AIS position received 6 Nov 2026, 21:06 UTC.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
109.2°
/ 309°
Course / Heading
5.6 m
Static Draught
5.6 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
14:40 UTCNov 6, 2026
ETA
15:54 UTCNov 6, 2026
SVITZER HAWK

SVITZER HAWK

Identity

Tug
Type
United Kingdom flagGB
Flag
9431068
IMO Number
232019514
MMSI
MEIY4
Call Sign

Specifications

31 m × 11 m
Length × Breadth
2008-01-01
Year Built
249 t
Deadweight
439 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
ASL MARINE HOLDINGS - SINGAPORE
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About SVITZER HAWK

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SVITZER HAWK — Tug

Built in 2008, with a gross tonnage of 439 GT, and a dead weight of 249 tonnes, SVITZER HAWK is a tug registered under the United Kingdom flag. The vessel is owned by SVITZER CANADA - HALIFAX, CANADA, built by ASL MARINE HOLDINGS - SINGAPORE.

SVITZER HAWK route and voyage history

SVITZER HAWK is currently on a voyage from PORTBURY to PORTBURY with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-06T15:54:00Z. The live route and current course of SVITZER HAWK 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 SVITZER HAWK can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 232019514
  • IMO: 9431068
  • Call sign: MEIY4
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: United Kingdom

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SVITZER HAWK right now?

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SVITZER HAWK is currently at anchor in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from PORTBURY to PORTBURY with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 15:54 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 SVITZER HAWK?

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SVITZER HAWK broadcasts MMSI 232019514 and is registered as IMO 9431068, with call sign MEIY4. 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 SVITZER HAWK?

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SVITZER HAWK 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 SVITZER HAWK?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SVITZER HAWK 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 SVITZER HAWK'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 SVITZER HAWK?

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As a tug, SVITZER HAWK 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. SVITZER HAWK has a gross tonnage of 439 GT.

SVITZER HAWK — Key Facts

MMSI
232019514
IMO number
9431068
Call sign
MEIY4
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
GB
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
109.2°
Heading
309°
Last known position
51.4989°, -2.7202°
Destination
PORTBURY
ETA
2026-11-06T15:54:00Z
Departure port
PORTBURY
Actual time of departure
2026-11-06T14:40:00Z
Current draught
5.6 m
Maximum static draught
5.6 m
Year built
2008-01-01
Gross tonnage
439
Dead weight
249 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T21:06:32Z