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SVITZER BRISTOLTug · IMO 9280005

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SVITZER BRISTOL is currently moored in the North Sea, at 54.5803° N, 1.2106° W. It is sailing from TEES to MIDDLESBROUGH with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 13:49 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 20:12 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
205.0°
/ 17°
Course / Heading
5.9 m
Static Draught
5.9 m
Current Draught

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ATD
13:49 UTCSep 8, 2026
ETA
13:49 UTCSep 8, 2026
SVITZER BRISTOL

SVITZER BRISTOL

Identity

Tug
Type
United Kingdom flagGB
Flag
9280005
IMO Number
235011376
MMSI
MAPN5
Call Sign

Specifications

30 m × 11 m
Length × Breadth
2003-01-01
Year Built
210 t
Deadweight
366 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
ASTILLEROS ZAMAKONA PASAIA - PASAJES, SPAIN
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of TEES
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Destination Port
Port of MIDDLESBROUGH
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About SVITZER BRISTOL

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SVITZER BRISTOL — Tug

Built in 2003, with a gross tonnage of 366 GT, and a dead weight of 210 tonnes, SVITZER BRISTOL is a tug registered under the United Kingdom flag. The vessel is owned by SVITZER - COPENHAGEN, DENMARK, built by ASTILLEROS ZAMAKONA PASAIA - PASAJES, SPAIN.

SVITZER BRISTOL route and voyage history

SVITZER BRISTOL is currently on a voyage from TEES to MIDDLESBROUGH with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T13:49:00Z. The live route and current course of SVITZER BRISTOL 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 BRISTOL can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 235011376
  • IMO: 9280005
  • Call sign: MAPN5
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: United Kingdom

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SVITZER BRISTOL right now?+
SVITZER BRISTOL is currently moored in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from TEES to MIDDLESBROUGH with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 13:49 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 BRISTOL?+
SVITZER BRISTOL broadcasts MMSI 235011376 and is registered as IMO 9280005, with call sign MAPN5. 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 BRISTOL?+
SVITZER BRISTOL 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 BRISTOL?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SVITZER BRISTOL 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 BRISTOL'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 SVITZER BRISTOL?+
As a tug, SVITZER BRISTOL 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 BRISTOL has a gross tonnage of 366 GT.

SVITZER BRISTOL — Key Facts

MMSI
235011376
IMO number
9280005
Call sign
MAPN5
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
GB
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
205.0°
Heading
17°
Last known position
54.5803°, -1.2106°
Destination
MIDDLESBROUGH
ETA
2026-09-08T13:49:00Z
Departure port
TEES
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T13:49:00Z
Current draught
5.9 m
Maximum static draught
5.9 m
Year built
2003-01-01
Gross tonnage
366
Dead weight
210 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T20:12:00Z