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SVITZER BIDSTON — Tug · IMO 9286695

GBUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of SVITZER BIDSTON at 53° 22.831' N, 2° 59.987' W
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Current PositionLive

SVITZER BIDSTON is currently under way in the North Sea, at 53.3805° N, 2.9998° W, making 0.3 knots on a course of 62°. It is sailing from LIVERPOOL to LIVERPOOL with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 06:41 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 12:27 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.3 kn
Speed
61.9°
/ 144°
Course / Heading
6 m
Static Draught
6 m
Current Draught

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ATD
06:31 UTCSep 8, 2026
ETA
06:41 UTCSep 8, 2026
SVITZER BIDSTON

SVITZER BIDSTON

Identity

Tug
Type
United Kingdom flagGB
Flag
9286695
IMO Number
235014278
MMSI
MCYT8
Call Sign

Specifications

28 m × 11 m
Length × Breadth
2004-01-01
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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About SVITZER BIDSTON

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SVITZER BIDSTON — Tug

Built in 2004, with a gross tonnage of 366 GT, and a dead weight of 210 tonnes, SVITZER BIDSTON 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 BIDSTON route and voyage history

SVITZER BIDSTON is currently on a voyage from LIVERPOOL to LIVERPOOL with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T06:41:00Z. The live route and current course of SVITZER BIDSTON 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 BIDSTON can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 235014278
  • IMO: 9286695
  • Call sign: MCYT8
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: United Kingdom

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SVITZER BIDSTON right now?+
SVITZER BIDSTON is currently under way in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from LIVERPOOL to LIVERPOOL with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 06:41 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 BIDSTON?+
SVITZER BIDSTON broadcasts MMSI 235014278 and is registered as IMO 9286695, with call sign MCYT8. 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 BIDSTON?+
SVITZER BIDSTON 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 BIDSTON?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SVITZER BIDSTON 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 BIDSTON'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 BIDSTON?+
As a tug, SVITZER BIDSTON 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 BIDSTON has a gross tonnage of 366 GT.

SVITZER BIDSTON — Key Facts

MMSI
235014278
IMO number
9286695
Call sign
MCYT8
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
GB
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.3 knots
Course over ground
61.9°
Heading
144°
Last known position
53.3805°, -2.9998°
Destination
LIVERPOOL
ETA
2026-09-08T06:41:00Z
Departure port
LIVERPOOL
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T06:31:00Z
Current draught
6 m
Maximum static draught
6 m
Year built
2004-01-01
Gross tonnage
366
Dead weight
210 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T12:27:56Z