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COASTBUSTER II — Tug · IMO 8880315

GBRestricted Manoeuvrability
World map showing the last known position of COASTBUSTER II at 56° 0.675' N, 4° 46.416' W
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Current PositionLive

COASTBUSTER II is currently positioned in the North Sea, at 56.0112° N, 4.7736° W. It is sailing from RHU to RHU with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 10:44 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 20:09 UTC.

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Restricted Manoeuvrability
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
2.2 m
Static Draught
2.2 m
Current Draught

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RHUGBRHU
ATD
08:37 UTCSep 8, 2026
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RHUGBRHU
ETA
10:44 UTCSep 8, 2026
COASTBUSTER II

COASTBUSTER II

Identity

Tug
Type
United Kingdom flagGB
Flag
8880315
IMO Number
235001431
MMSI
MSLR8
Call Sign

Specifications

N/A
Length × Breadth
1994-01-01
Year Built
110 t
Deadweight
113 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
HOLYHEAD MARINE SERVICES - HOLYHEAD, U.K.
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About COASTBUSTER II

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

COASTBUSTER II — Tug

Built in 1994, with a gross tonnage of 113 GT, and a dead weight of 110 tonnes, COASTBUSTER II is a tug registered under the United Kingdom flag. The vessel is built by HOLYHEAD MARINE SERVICES - HOLYHEAD, U.K..

COASTBUSTER II route and voyage history

COASTBUSTER II is currently on a voyage from RHU to RHU with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T10:44:00Z. The live route and current course of COASTBUSTER II 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 COASTBUSTER II can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 235001431
  • IMO: 8880315
  • Call sign: MSLR8
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: United Kingdom

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is COASTBUSTER II right now?+
COASTBUSTER II is currently in the North Sea. It is sailing from RHU to RHU with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 10:44 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 COASTBUSTER II?+
COASTBUSTER II broadcasts MMSI 235001431 and is registered as IMO 8880315, with call sign MSLR8. 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 COASTBUSTER II?+
COASTBUSTER II 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 COASTBUSTER II?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from COASTBUSTER II 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 COASTBUSTER II'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 COASTBUSTER II?+
As a tug, COASTBUSTER II 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. COASTBUSTER II has a gross tonnage of 113 GT.

COASTBUSTER II — Key Facts

MMSI
235001431
IMO number
8880315
Call sign
MSLR8
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
GB
Navigation status
Restricted Manoeuvrability
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
56.0112°, -4.7736°
Destination
RHU
ETA
2026-09-08T10:44:00Z
Departure port
RHU
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T08:37:00Z
Current draught
2.2 m
Maximum static draught
2.2 m
Year built
1994-01-01
Gross tonnage
113
Dead weight
110 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T20:09:56Z