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SQUALUS — Tug · IMO 6718219

NOMoored
World map showing the last known position of SQUALUS at 63° 38.300' N, 8° 48.100' E
NSEW
Current PositionNo recent signal

SQUALUS has not broadcast an AIS position for 33 days. Its most recent report placed it in the Norwegian Sea, at 63.6383° N, 8.8017° E, on 6 Aug 2026, 11:50 UTC. It was sailing from HITRA to FRIHETSHOLMEN.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
36.0°
/ 320°
Course / Heading
4.2 m
Static Draught
4.2 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Norway flag
HITRANOHIT
ATD
06:21 UTCJul 21, 2026
FRIHETSHOLMEN
ETA
07:28 UTCJul 21, 2026
SQUALUS

SQUALUS

Identity

Tug
Type
Norway flagNO
Flag
6718219
IMO Number
257084600
MMSI
LDST
Call Sign

Specifications

33 m × 9 m
Length × Breadth
1967-01-01
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
253 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
BODEWES BINNENVAART - MILLINGEN, NETHERLANDS
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About SQUALUS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SQUALUS — Tug

Built in 1967, with a gross tonnage of 253 GT, SQUALUS is a tug registered under the Norway flag. The vessel is built by BODEWES BINNENVAART - MILLINGEN, NETHERLANDS.

SQUALUS route and voyage history

SQUALUS is currently on a voyage from HITRA to FRIHETSHOLMEN with an estimated arrival on 2026-07-21T07:28:00Z. The live route and current course of SQUALUS 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 SQUALUS can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 257084600
  • IMO: 6718219
  • Call sign: LDST
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Norway

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SQUALUS right now?+
SQUALUS has not broadcast an AIS position for 33 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the Norwegian Sea, on 6 Aug 2026, 11:50 UTC. It was sailing from HITRA to FRIHETSHOLMEN. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.
What are the identifiers for SQUALUS?+
SQUALUS broadcasts MMSI 257084600 and is registered as IMO 6718219, with call sign LDST. 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 SQUALUS?+
SQUALUS is classified as a tug vessel registered under the NO 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 NO flag list at /flag/no.
How can I see the live position of SQUALUS?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SQUALUS 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 SQUALUS'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 SQUALUS?+
As a tug, SQUALUS 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. SQUALUS has a gross tonnage of 253 GT.

SQUALUS — Key Facts

MMSI
257084600
IMO number
6718219
Call sign
LDST
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
NO
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
36.0°
Heading
320°
Last known position
63.6383°, 8.8017°
Destination
FRIHETSHOLMEN
ETA
2026-07-21T07:28:00Z
Departure port
HITRA
Actual time of departure
2026-07-21T06:21:00Z
Current draught
4.2 m
Maximum static draught
4.2 m
Year built
1967-01-01
Gross tonnage
253
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-08-06T11:50:00Z