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ALTAIR — Tug · IMO 8112627

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ALTAIR is currently under way in the Baltic Sea, at 59.8975° N, 28.5293° E, making 9.5 knots on a course of 242°. It is sailing from VISTINO to UST-LUGA ANCH with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 16:21 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 05:06 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
9.5 kn
Speed
242.0°
/ 246°
Course / Heading
4.7 m
Static Draught
4.8 m
Current Draught

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VISTINO
ATD
22:51 UTCNov 6, 2026
ETA
16:21 UTCNov 7, 2026
ALTAIR

ALTAIR

Identity

Tug
Type
Russia flagRU
Flag
8112627
IMO Number
273398790
MMSI
UBEP5
Call Sign

Specifications

29 m × 9 m
Length × Breadth
1982-01-01
Year Built
104 t
Deadweight
281 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
STATLAND MEKANISKE VERKSTED - SELJE, NORWAY
Builder
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Class Society
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About ALTAIR

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ALTAIR — Tug

Built in 1982, with a gross tonnage of 281 GT, and a dead weight of 104 tonnes, ALTAIR is a tug registered under the Russian Federation flag. The vessel is built by STATLAND MEKANISKE VERKSTED - SELJE, NORWAY.

ALTAIR route and voyage history

ALTAIR is currently on a voyage from VISTINO to UST-LUGA ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-07T16:21:00Z. The live route and current course of ALTAIR 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

ALTAIR is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as ALTAIR 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 ALTAIR right now?

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ALTAIR is currently under way in the Baltic Sea, within the Baltic Sea trade route. It is sailing from VISTINO to UST-LUGA ANCH with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 16:21 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 ALTAIR?

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ALTAIR broadcasts MMSI 273398790 and is registered as IMO 8112627, with call sign UBEP5 . 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 ALTAIR?

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ALTAIR 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 ALTAIR?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ALTAIR 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 ALTAIR's position updated?

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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 ALTAIR?

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ALTAIR is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, ALTAIR 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. ALTAIR has a gross tonnage of 281 GT.

ALTAIR — Key Facts

MMSI
273398790
IMO number
8112627
Call sign
UBEP5
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
RU
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
9.5 knots
Course over ground
242.0°
Heading
246°
Last known position
59.8975°, 28.5293°
Destination
UST-LUGA ANCH
ETA
2026-11-07T16:21:00Z
Departure port
VISTINO
Actual time of departure
2026-11-06T22:51:00Z
Current draught
4.8 m
Maximum static draught
4.7 m
Year built
1982-01-01
Gross tonnage
281
Dead weight
104 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T05:06:00Z