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SALT ISLAND — Tug · IMO 9505015

GBMoored
World map showing the last known position of SALT ISLAND at 51° 30.135' N, 2° 42.422' W
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SALT ISLAND is currently moored in the North Sea, at 51.5023° N, 2.7070° W. It is sailing from AVONMOUTH to AVONMOUTH with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 15:29 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 12:14 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
203.0°
/ 165°
Course / Heading
2.6 m
Static Draught
2.6 m
Current Draught

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ATD
14:43 UTCSep 7, 2026
ETA
15:29 UTCSep 7, 2026
SALT ISLAND

SALT ISLAND

Identity

Tug
Type
United Kingdom flagGB
Flag
9505015
IMO Number
235103408
MMSI
2HGF3
Call Sign

Specifications

25 m × 10 m
Length × Breadth
2008-01-01
Year Built
20 t
Deadweight
126 t
Gross Tonnage
1,912 kW
Engine Power
NEPTUNE SHIPYARDS AALST - AALST, NETHERLANDS
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About SALT ISLAND

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SALT ISLAND — Tug

Built in 2008, with a gross tonnage of 126 GT, and a dead weight of 20 tonnes, SALT ISLAND is a tug registered under the United Kingdom flag. The vessel is owned by HOLYHEAD TOWING, built by NEPTUNE SHIPYARDS AALST - AALST, NETHERLANDS.

SALT ISLAND route and voyage history

SALT ISLAND is currently on a voyage from AVONMOUTH to AVONMOUTH with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-07T15:29:00Z. The live route and current course of SALT ISLAND 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 SALT ISLAND can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 235103408
  • IMO: 9505015
  • Call sign: 2HGF3
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: United Kingdom

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SALT ISLAND right now?+
SALT ISLAND is currently moored in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from AVONMOUTH to AVONMOUTH with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 15:29 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 SALT ISLAND?+
SALT ISLAND broadcasts MMSI 235103408 and is registered as IMO 9505015, with call sign 2HGF3. 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 SALT ISLAND?+
SALT ISLAND 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 SALT ISLAND?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SALT ISLAND 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 SALT ISLAND'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 SALT ISLAND?+
As a tug, SALT ISLAND 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. SALT ISLAND has a gross tonnage of 126 GT.

SALT ISLAND — Key Facts

MMSI
235103408
IMO number
9505015
Call sign
2HGF3
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
GB
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
203.0°
Heading
165°
Last known position
51.5023°, -2.7070°
Destination
AVONMOUTH
ETA
2026-09-07T15:29:00Z
Departure port
AVONMOUTH
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T14:43:00Z
Current draught
2.6 m
Maximum static draught
2.6 m
Year built
2008-01-01
Gross tonnage
126
Dead weight
20 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T12:14:00Z