Norway flag

VIVAX — Tug · IMO 9429546

NOMoored
World map showing the last known position of VIVAX at 52° 27.659' N, 4° 34.815' E
NSEW
Export VIVAX's past journey as a videoMP4 in 16:9, 9:16 or 1:1 · up to 90 days
Current PositionLive

VIVAX is currently moored in the North Sea, at 52.4610° N, 4.5803° E. It is sailing from DEN HELDER to IJMUIDEN with an ETA of 15 Oct 2026, 03:43 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 21:27 UTC.

Updated 6 minutes using terrestrial data
Live Satellite · latest position

See where VIVAX is now

1 credit fetches 1 satellite position.

This fix came from a shore antenna, and those stop at the coast. Use a satellite credit to track this vessel in the deep sea.

Get satellite data
Auto top-up

On for your next purchase

Turn off to prevent future automatic charges.

Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
220.1°
/ 336°
Course / Heading
5.9 m
Static Draught
6.1 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
21:49 UTCOct 10, 2026
ETA
03:43 UTCOct 15, 2026
VIVAX

VIVAX

Identity

Tug
Type
Norway flagNO
Flag
9429546
IMO Number
258577000
MMSI
LAXB
Call Sign

Specifications

33 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
2008-01-01
Year Built
187 t
Deadweight
485 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
GEMSAN SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY - ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
Live tracking · 50,000+ mariners

Track VIVAX live on MarineRadar

Real-time AIS positions, voyage history, and arrival alerts for VIVAX — straight from your phone.

Live AIS positionsVoyage historyArrival alerts
Get the App

4.6 ★ · 18,000 reviews

About VIVAX

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VIVAX — Tug

Built in 2008, with a gross tonnage of 485 GT, and a dead weight of 187 tonnes, VIVAX is a tug registered under the Norway flag. The vessel is owned by OSTENSJO REDERI - HAUGESUND, NORWAY, built by GEMSAN SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY - ISTANBUL, TURKEY.

VIVAX route and voyage history

VIVAX is currently on a voyage from DEN HELDER to IJMUIDEN with an estimated arrival on 2026-10-15T03:43:00Z. The live route and current course of VIVAX 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

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

  • MMSI: 258577000
  • IMO: 9429546
  • Call sign: LAXB
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Norway

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VIVAX right now?

+

VIVAX is currently moored in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from DEN HELDER to IJMUIDEN with an ETA of 15 Oct 2026, 03:43 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 VIVAX?

+

VIVAX broadcasts MMSI 258577000 and is registered as IMO 9429546, with call sign LAXB. 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 VIVAX?

+

VIVAX 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 VIVAX?

+

MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VIVAX 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 VIVAX'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 VIVAX?

+

VIVAX is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, VIVAX 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. VIVAX has a gross tonnage of 485 GT.

VIVAX — Key Facts

MMSI
258577000
IMO number
9429546
Call sign
LAXB
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
NO
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
220.1°
Heading
336°
Last known position
52.4610°, 4.5803°
Destination
IJMUIDEN
ETA
2026-10-15T03:43:00Z
Departure port
DEN HELDER
Actual time of departure
2026-10-10T21:49:00Z
Current draught
6.1 m
Maximum static draught
5.9 m
Year built
2008-01-01
Gross tonnage
485
Dead weight
187 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T21:27:42Z