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CRONUS — Tug · IMO 9639971

NLMoored
World map showing the last known position of CRONUS at 25° 57.351' N, 56° 3.378' E
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CRONUS is currently moored in the Persian Gulf, at 25.9558° N, 56.0563° E. It is sailing from UMM SUQEIM I to MINA SAQR with an ETA of 1 Aug 2026, 10:29 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 17:21 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 166°
Course / Heading
3 m
Static Draught
3 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
13:54 UTCJul 27, 2026
ETA
10:29 UTCAug 1, 2026
CRONUS

CRONUS

Identity

Tug
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
9639971
IMO Number
246862000
MMSI
PCOC
Call Sign

Specifications

32 m × 13 m
Length × Breadth
2012-01-01
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
429 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
DAMEN SHIPYARD HARDINXVELD - HARDINXVELD GIESSENDAM, NETHERLANDS
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of UMM SUQEIM I
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Destination Port
Port of MINA SAQR
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About CRONUS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

CRONUS — Tug

Built in 2012, with a gross tonnage of 429 GT, CRONUS is a tug registered under the Netherlands flag. The vessel is owned by VAN OORD - ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, built by DAMEN SHIPYARD HARDINXVELD - HARDINXVELD GIESSENDAM, NETHERLANDS.

CRONUS route and voyage history

CRONUS is currently on a voyage from UMM SUQEIM I to MINA SAQR with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-01T10:29:00Z. The live route and current course of CRONUS 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

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

  • MMSI: 246862000
  • IMO: 9639971
  • Call sign: PCOC
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Netherlands

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is CRONUS right now?+
CRONUS is currently moored in the Persian Gulf, within the Strait of Hormuz. It is sailing from UMM SUQEIM I to MINA SAQR with an ETA of 1 Aug 2026, 10:29 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 CRONUS?+
CRONUS broadcasts MMSI 246862000 and is registered as IMO 9639971, with call sign PCOC . 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 CRONUS?+
CRONUS 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 CRONUS?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from CRONUS 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 CRONUS'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 CRONUS?+
CRONUS is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, CRONUS 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. CRONUS has a gross tonnage of 429 GT.

CRONUS — Key Facts

MMSI
246862000
IMO number
9639971
Call sign
PCOC
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
166°
Last known position
25.9558°, 56.0563°
Destination
MINA SAQR
ETA
2026-08-01T10:29:00Z
Departure port
UMM SUQEIM I
Actual time of departure
2026-07-27T13:54:00Z
Current draught
3 m
Maximum static draught
3 m
Year built
2012-01-01
Gross tonnage
429
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T17:21:38Z