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TARPAN — Tug · IMO 9486996

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World map showing the last known position of TARPAN at 60° 1.013' N, 27° 51.385' E
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TARPAN is currently under way in the Baltic Sea, at 60.0169° N, 27.8564° E, making 0.0 knots on a course of 20°. It is sailing from VYSOTSK to VYSOTSK with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 22:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 18:41 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
20.4°
/ 86°
Course / Heading
3.4 m
Static Draught
3.3 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

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VYSOTSKRUVYS
ATD
11:39 UTCSep 7, 2026
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VYSOTSKRUVYS
ETA
22:00 UTCSep 7, 2026
TARPAN

TARPAN

Identity

Tug
Type
Russia flagRU
Flag
9486996
IMO Number
273323610
MMSI
UBSK9
Call Sign

Specifications

42 m × 13 m
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
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About TARPAN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

TARPAN — Tug

TARPAN is a tug registered under the Russian Federation flag.

TARPAN route and voyage history

TARPAN is currently on a voyage from VYSOTSK to VYSOTSK with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-07T22:00:00Z. The live route and current course of TARPAN 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 TARPAN can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is TARPAN right now?+
TARPAN is currently under way in the Baltic Sea, within the Baltic Sea trade route. It is sailing from VYSOTSK to VYSOTSK with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 22:00 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 TARPAN?+
TARPAN broadcasts MMSI 273323610 and is registered as IMO 9486996, with call sign UBSK9. 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 TARPAN?+
TARPAN is classified as a tug vessel registered under the RU 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 RU flag list at /flag/ru.
How can I see the live position of TARPAN?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from TARPAN 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 TARPAN'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 TARPAN?+
As a tug, TARPAN 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.

TARPAN — Key Facts

MMSI
273323610
IMO number
9486996
Call sign
UBSK9
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
RU
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
20.4°
Heading
86°
Last known position
60.0169°, 27.8564°
Destination
VYSOTSK
ETA
2026-09-07T22:00:00Z
Departure port
VYSOTSK
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T11:39:00Z
Current draught
3.3 m
Maximum static draught
3.4 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T18:41:23Z