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MCS HEATHER 2 — Tug · IMO 9971056

GBTowing astern
World map showing the last known position of MCS HEATHER 2 at 25° 33.128' N, 54° 51.204' E
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Current PositionLive

MCS HEATHER 2 is currently under way in the Persian Gulf, at 25.5521° N, 54.8534° E, making 5.6 knots on a course of 237°. It is sailing from AL JAZIRAH to GHASHA ANCH with an ETA of 10 Sep 2026, 06:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 21:13 UTC.

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Towing astern
Current Navigational Status
5.6 kn
Speed
237.1°
/ 236°
Course / Heading
2.8 m
Static Draught
2.8 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
11:38 UTCSep 8, 2026
ETA
06:00 UTCSep 10, 2026
MCS HEATHER 2

MCS HEATHER 2

Identity

Tug
Type
United Kingdom flagGB
Flag
9971056
IMO Number
232056379
MMSI
MPRA7
Call Sign

Specifications

27 m × 11 m
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of AL JAZIRAH
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Destination Port
Port of GHASHA ANCH
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About MCS HEATHER 2

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MCS HEATHER 2 — Tug

MCS HEATHER 2 is a tug registered under the United Kingdom flag.

MCS HEATHER 2 route and voyage history

MCS HEATHER 2 is currently on a voyage from AL JAZIRAH to GHASHA ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-10T06:00:00Z. The live route and current course of MCS HEATHER 2 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 MCS HEATHER 2 can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 232056379
  • IMO: 9971056
  • Call sign: MPRA7
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: United Kingdom

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MCS HEATHER 2 right now?+
MCS HEATHER 2 is currently under way in the Persian Gulf, within the Strait of Hormuz. It is sailing from AL JAZIRAH to GHASHA ANCH with an ETA of 10 Sep 2026, 06:00 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 MCS HEATHER 2?+
MCS HEATHER 2 broadcasts MMSI 232056379 and is registered as IMO 9971056, with call sign MPRA7. 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 MCS HEATHER 2?+
MCS HEATHER 2 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 MCS HEATHER 2?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MCS HEATHER 2 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 MCS HEATHER 2's position updated?+
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 MCS HEATHER 2?+
As a tug, MCS HEATHER 2 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.

MCS HEATHER 2 — Key Facts

MMSI
232056379
IMO number
9971056
Call sign
MPRA7
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
GB
Navigation status
Towing astern
Current speed
5.6 knots
Course over ground
237.1°
Heading
236°
Last known position
25.5521°, 54.8534°
Destination
GHASHA ANCH
ETA
2026-09-10T06:00:00Z
Departure port
AL JAZIRAH
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T11:38:00Z
Current draught
2.8 m
Maximum static draught
2.8 m
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T21:13:13Z