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Antigua & Barbuda flag

AMAZON CHIEFTAIN — Tug · IMO 9007178

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World map showing the last known position of AMAZON CHIEFTAIN at 17° 7.179' N, 61° 50.863' W
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Current PositionLast report

AMAZON CHIEFTAIN was last reported moored in the Caribbean Sea, at 17.1197° N, 61.8477° W, on 8 Sep 2026, 09:51 UTC. It was sailing from ST JOHNS to ST JOHNS with an ETA of 12 Aug 2026, 16:31 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 89°
Course / Heading
7.2 m
Static Draught
4.8 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
15:45 UTCAug 11, 2026
ETA
16:31 UTCAug 12, 2026
AMAZON CHIEFTAIN

AMAZON CHIEFTAIN

Identity

Tug
Type
Antigua & Barbuda flagAG
Flag
9007178
IMO Number
304970000
MMSI
OXBG5
Call Sign

Specifications

76 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
1992-01-01
Year Built
3,423 t
Deadweight
2,966 t
Gross Tonnage
11,471 kW
Engine Power
VARD SOVIKNES - SOVIK, NORWAY
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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Departure Port
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About AMAZON CHIEFTAIN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

AMAZON CHIEFTAIN — Tug

Built in 1992, with a gross tonnage of 2,966 GT, and a dead weight of 3,423 tonnes, AMAZON CHIEFTAIN is a tug registered under the Antigua and Barbuda flag. The vessel is owned by AP MOLLER MAERSK - COPENHAGEN, DENMARK, built by VARD SOVIKNES - SOVIK, NORWAY.

AMAZON CHIEFTAIN route and voyage history

AMAZON CHIEFTAIN is currently on a voyage from ST JOHNS to ST JOHNS with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-12T16:31:00Z. The live route and current course of AMAZON CHIEFTAIN 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

AMAZON CHIEFTAIN is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as AMAZON CHIEFTAIN 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 AMAZON CHIEFTAIN right now?+
AMAZON CHIEFTAIN was last reported moored in the Caribbean Sea, on 8 Sep 2026, 09:51 UTC. It was sailing from ST JOHNS to ST JOHNS with an ETA of 12 Aug 2026, 16:31 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 AMAZON CHIEFTAIN?+
AMAZON CHIEFTAIN broadcasts MMSI 304970000 and is registered as IMO 9007178, with call sign OXBG5 . 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 AMAZON CHIEFTAIN?+
AMAZON CHIEFTAIN is classified as a tug vessel registered under the AG 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 AG flag list at /flag/ag.
How can I see the live position of AMAZON CHIEFTAIN?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from AMAZON CHIEFTAIN 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 AMAZON CHIEFTAIN'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 AMAZON CHIEFTAIN?+
AMAZON CHIEFTAIN is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, AMAZON CHIEFTAIN 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. AMAZON CHIEFTAIN has a gross tonnage of 2,966 GT.

AMAZON CHIEFTAIN — Key Facts

MMSI
304970000
IMO number
9007178
Call sign
OXBG5
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
AG
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
89°
Last known position
17.1197°, -61.8477°
Destination
ST JOHNS
ETA
2026-08-12T16:31:00Z
Departure port
ST JOHNS
Actual time of departure
2026-08-11T15:45:00Z
Current draught
4.8 m
Maximum static draught
7.2 m
Year built
1992-01-01
Gross tonnage
2966
Dead weight
3423 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T09:51:01Z