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St. Kitts & Nevis flag

SPARTAN BLUE — Tug · IMO 9596894

KNMoored
World map showing the last known position of SPARTAN BLUE at 24° 19.977' N, 54° 27.630' E
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Current PositionLast report

SPARTAN BLUE was last reported moored in the Persian Gulf, at 24.3329° N, 54.4605° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 00:44 UTC. It was sailing from MUSAFFAH to MUSAFFAH with an ETA of 2 Sep 2026, 11:57 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
62.0°
/ 358°
Course / Heading
4.2 m
Static Draught
4.1 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
06:30 UTCSep 1, 2026
ETA
11:57 UTCSep 2, 2026
SPARTAN BLUE

SPARTAN BLUE

Identity

Tug
Type
St. Kitts & Nevis flagKN
Flag
9596894
IMO Number
341972000
MMSI
V4AY5
Call Sign

Specifications

42 m × 11 m
Length × Breadth
2011-01-01
Year Built
525 t
Deadweight
595 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
TONGSHUN SHIPBUILDING & REPAIR - NANTONG, CHINA
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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About SPARTAN BLUE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SPARTAN BLUE — Tug

Built in 2011, with a gross tonnage of 595 GT, and a dead weight of 525 tonnes, SPARTAN BLUE is a tug registered under the Saint Kitts and Nevis flag. The vessel is owned by STRATO MARITIME SERVICES - SINGAPORE, built by TONGSHUN SHIPBUILDING & REPAIR - NANTONG, CHINA.

SPARTAN BLUE route and voyage history

SPARTAN BLUE is currently on a voyage from MUSAFFAH to MUSAFFAH with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-02T11:57:00Z. The live route and current course of SPARTAN BLUE 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

SPARTAN BLUE is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as SPARTAN BLUE 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 SPARTAN BLUE right now?+
SPARTAN BLUE was last reported moored in the Persian Gulf, within the Strait of Hormuz, on 8 Sep 2026, 00:44 UTC. It was sailing from MUSAFFAH to MUSAFFAH with an ETA of 2 Sep 2026, 11:57 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 SPARTAN BLUE?+
SPARTAN BLUE broadcasts MMSI 341972000 and is registered as IMO 9596894, with call sign V4AY5 . 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 SPARTAN BLUE?+
SPARTAN BLUE is classified as a tug vessel registered under the KN 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 KN flag list at /flag/kn.
How can I see the live position of SPARTAN BLUE?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SPARTAN BLUE 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 SPARTAN BLUE'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 SPARTAN BLUE?+
SPARTAN BLUE is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, SPARTAN BLUE 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. SPARTAN BLUE has a gross tonnage of 595 GT.

SPARTAN BLUE — Key Facts

MMSI
341972000
IMO number
9596894
Call sign
V4AY5
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
KN
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
62.0°
Heading
358°
Last known position
24.3329°, 54.4605°
Destination
MUSAFFAH
ETA
2026-09-02T11:57:00Z
Departure port
MUSAFFAH
Actual time of departure
2026-09-01T06:30:00Z
Current draught
4.1 m
Maximum static draught
4.2 m
Year built
2011-01-01
Gross tonnage
595
Dead weight
525 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T00:44:00Z