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KURTARMA 8 — Tug · IMO 9598610

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World map showing the last known position of KURTARMA 8 at 41° 0.432' N, 29° 0.587' E
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Current PositionLive

KURTARMA 8 is currently under way in the Mediterranean Sea, at 41.0072° N, 29.0098° E, making 0.0 knots on a course of 266°. It is sailing from HAYDARPASA to ISTANBUL with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 10:49 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 19:33 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
266.0°
/ 282°
Course / Heading
6 m
Static Draught
6 m
Current Draught

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ATD
10:48 UTCSep 8, 2026
ETA
10:49 UTCSep 8, 2026
KURTARMA 8

KURTARMA 8

Identity

Tug
Type
Türkiye flagTR
Flag
9598610
IMO Number
271043070
MMSI
TCUC5
Call Sign

Specifications

36 m × 13 m
Length × Breadth
2012-01-01
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
656 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
TERSAN BOGAZICI SHIPYARD - ALTINOVA, TURKEY
Builder
TURKISH LLOYD
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of HAYDARPASA
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Destination Port
Port of ISTANBUL
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About KURTARMA 8

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

KURTARMA 8 — Tug

Built in 2012, with a gross tonnage of 656 GT, KURTARMA 8 is a tug registered under the Türkiye flag. The vessel is owned by TERSAN TERSANECILIK - ALTINOVA, TURKEY, built by TERSAN BOGAZICI SHIPYARD - ALTINOVA, TURKEY.

KURTARMA 8 route and voyage history

KURTARMA 8 is currently on a voyage from HAYDARPASA to ISTANBUL with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T10:49:00Z. The live route and current course of KURTARMA 8 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

KURTARMA 8 is classed by TURKISH LLOYD, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as KURTARMA 8 can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 271043070
  • IMO: 9598610
  • Call sign: TCUC5
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Türkiye

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is KURTARMA 8 right now?+
KURTARMA 8 is currently under way in the Mediterranean Sea, within the Mediterranean East-West corridor. It is sailing from HAYDARPASA to ISTANBUL with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 10:49 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 KURTARMA 8?+
KURTARMA 8 broadcasts MMSI 271043070 and is registered as IMO 9598610, with call sign TCUC5. 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 KURTARMA 8?+
KURTARMA 8 is classified as a tug vessel registered under the TR 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 TR flag list at /flag/tr.
How can I see the live position of KURTARMA 8?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from KURTARMA 8 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 KURTARMA 8'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 KURTARMA 8?+
KURTARMA 8 is classed by TURKISH LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, KURTARMA 8 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. KURTARMA 8 has a gross tonnage of 656 GT.

KURTARMA 8 — Key Facts

MMSI
271043070
IMO number
9598610
Call sign
TCUC5
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
TR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
266.0°
Heading
282°
Last known position
41.0072°, 29.0098°
Destination
ISTANBUL
ETA
2026-09-08T10:49:00Z
Departure port
HAYDARPASA
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T10:48:00Z
Current draught
6 m
Maximum static draught
6 m
Year built
2012-01-01
Gross tonnage
656
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T19:33:00Z