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HANDFAST — Tug · IMO 8979570

GBUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of HANDFAST at 52° 0.821' N, 4° 58.991' W
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Current PositionLive

HANDFAST is currently under way in the North Sea, at 52.0137° N, 4.9832° W, making 0.1 knots on a course of 253°. It is sailing from FISHGUARD to FISHGUARD with an ETA of 5 Jul 2026, 15:17 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 10:46 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
253.0°
/ 167°
Course / Heading
2.4 m
Static Draught
2.4 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
08:05 UTCJul 5, 2026
ETA
15:17 UTCJul 5, 2026
HANDFAST

HANDFAST

Identity

Tug
Type
United Kingdom flagGB
Flag
8979570
IMO Number
235082707
MMSI
2DXC3
Call Sign

Specifications

N/A
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
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About HANDFAST

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

HANDFAST — Tug

HANDFAST is a tug registered under the United Kingdom flag.

HANDFAST route and voyage history

HANDFAST is currently on a voyage from FISHGUARD to FISHGUARD with an estimated arrival on 2026-07-05T15:17:00Z. The live route and current course of HANDFAST 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 HANDFAST can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 235082707
  • IMO: 8979570
  • Call sign: 2DXC3
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: United Kingdom

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is HANDFAST right now?+
HANDFAST is currently under way in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from FISHGUARD to FISHGUARD with an ETA of 5 Jul 2026, 15:17 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 HANDFAST?+
HANDFAST broadcasts MMSI 235082707 and is registered as IMO 8979570, with call sign 2DXC3 . 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 HANDFAST?+
HANDFAST 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 HANDFAST?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HANDFAST 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 HANDFAST'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 HANDFAST?+
As a tug, HANDFAST 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.

HANDFAST — Key Facts

MMSI
235082707
IMO number
8979570
Call sign
2DXC3
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
GB
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
253.0°
Heading
167°
Last known position
52.0137°, -4.9832°
Destination
FISHGUARD
ETA
2026-07-05T15:17:00Z
Departure port
FISHGUARD
Actual time of departure
2026-07-05T08:05:00Z
Current draught
2.4 m
Maximum static draught
2.4 m
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T10:46:00Z