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RT DARWIN — Tug · IMO 9556894

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RT DARWIN is currently moored in the South Atlantic Ocean, at 4.8842° S, 11.8838° E. It is sailing from POINTE NOIRE to POINTE NOIRE ANCH with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 20:00 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 16:36 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
83.0°
/ 343°
Course / Heading
6.6 m
Static Draught
6.5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
20:45 UTCNov 6, 2026
ETA
20:00 UTCNov 8, 2026
RT DARWIN

RT DARWIN

Identity

Tug
Type
Bahamas flagBS
Flag
9556894
IMO Number
311001569
MMSI
C6HU3
Call Sign

Specifications

32 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
2011-01-01
Year Built
292 t
Deadweight
465 t
Gross Tonnage
4,962 kW
Engine Power
ASL SHIPYARD INDONESIA - BATAM, INDONESIA
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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About RT DARWIN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

RT DARWIN — Tug

Built in 2011, with a gross tonnage of 465 GT, and a dead weight of 292 tonnes, RT DARWIN is a tug registered under the Bahamas flag. The vessel is owned by KOTUG SCHLEPPREEDEREI - BREMERHAVEN, GERMANY, built by ASL SHIPYARD INDONESIA - BATAM, INDONESIA.

RT DARWIN route and voyage history

RT DARWIN is currently on a voyage from POINTE NOIRE to POINTE NOIRE ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-08T20:00:00Z. The live route and current course of RT DARWIN 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

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

  • MMSI: 311001569
  • IMO: 9556894
  • Call sign: C6HU3
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Bahamas

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is RT DARWIN right now?

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RT DARWIN is currently moored in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is sailing from POINTE NOIRE to POINTE NOIRE ANCH with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 20:00 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 RT DARWIN?

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RT DARWIN broadcasts MMSI 311001569 and is registered as IMO 9556894, with call sign C6HU3 . 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 RT DARWIN?

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RT DARWIN is classified as a tug vessel registered under the BS 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 BS flag list at /flag/bs.

How can I see the live position of RT DARWIN?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from RT DARWIN 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 RT DARWIN'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 RT DARWIN?

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RT DARWIN is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, RT DARWIN 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. RT DARWIN has a gross tonnage of 465 GT.

RT DARWIN — Key Facts

MMSI
311001569
IMO number
9556894
Call sign
C6HU3
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
BS
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
83.0°
Heading
343°
Last known position
-4.8842°, 11.8838°
Destination
POINTE NOIRE ANCH
ETA
2026-11-08T20:00:00Z
Departure port
POINTE NOIRE
Actual time of departure
2026-11-06T20:45:00Z
Current draught
6.5 m
Maximum static draught
6.6 m
Year built
2011-01-01
Gross tonnage
465
Dead weight
292 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T16:36:00Z