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BUZZARD — Tug · IMO 9524528

NLUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of BUZZARD at 19° 55.644' N, 69° 33.189' E
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Current PositionLive

BUZZARD is currently under way in the Arabian Sea, at 19.9274° N, 69.5532° E, making 6.5 knots on a course of 151°. It is sailing from KARACHI to KARACHI ANCH with an ETA of 26 Sep 2026, 12:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 17:30 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
6.5 kn
Speed
151.0°
/ 159°
Course / Heading
4.2 m
Static Draught
4.2 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Pakistan flag
KARACHIPKKHI
ATD
09:00 UTCSep 6, 2026
ETA
12:00 UTCSep 26, 2026
BUZZARD

BUZZARD

Identity

Tug
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
9524528
IMO Number
246564000
MMSI
PBRX
Call Sign

Specifications

35 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
2009-01-01
Year Built
429 t
Deadweight
627 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
SAFE SHIPYARD - GDYNIA, POLAND
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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About BUZZARD

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BUZZARD — Tug

Built in 2009, with a gross tonnage of 627 GT, and a dead weight of 429 tonnes, BUZZARD is a tug registered under the Netherlands flag. The vessel is owned by VAN OORD - ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, built by SAFE SHIPYARD - GDYNIA, POLAND.

BUZZARD route and voyage history

BUZZARD is currently on a voyage from KARACHI to KARACHI ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-26T12:00:00Z. The live route and current course of BUZZARD 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

BUZZARD is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as BUZZARD can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 246564000
  • IMO: 9524528
  • Call sign: PBRX
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Netherlands

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BUZZARD right now?+
BUZZARD is currently under way in the Arabian Sea. It is sailing from KARACHI to KARACHI ANCH with an ETA of 26 Sep 2026, 12:00 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 BUZZARD?+
BUZZARD broadcasts MMSI 246564000 and is registered as IMO 9524528, with call sign PBRX. 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 BUZZARD?+
BUZZARD is classified as a tug vessel registered under the NL 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 NL flag list at /flag/nl.
How can I see the live position of BUZZARD?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BUZZARD 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 BUZZARD'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 BUZZARD?+
BUZZARD is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, BUZZARD 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. BUZZARD has a gross tonnage of 627 GT.

BUZZARD — Key Facts

MMSI
246564000
IMO number
9524528
Call sign
PBRX
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
6.5 knots
Course over ground
151.0°
Heading
159°
Last known position
19.9274°, 69.5532°
Destination
KARACHI ANCH
ETA
2026-09-26T12:00:00Z
Departure port
KARACHI
Actual time of departure
2026-09-06T09:00:00Z
Current draught
4.2 m
Maximum static draught
4.2 m
Year built
2009-01-01
Gross tonnage
627
Dead weight
429 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T17:30:00Z