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TC SAPPHIRE — Tug · IMO 9309265

PAUnder way sailing
World map showing the last known position of TC SAPPHIRE at 8° 4.925' N, 104° 13.526' E
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TC SAPPHIRE was last reported under way in the South China Sea, at 8.0821° N, 104.2254° E, on 7 Sep 2026, 22:48 UTC. It was sailing from VUNG TAU to SONGKHLA with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 15:00 UTC.

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Under way sailing
Current Navigational Status
8.1 kn
Speed
250.0°
/ 250°
Course / Heading
3.7 m
Static Draught
4.3 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
12:22 UTCSep 6, 2026
ETA
15:00 UTCSep 9, 2026
TC SAPPHIRE

TC SAPPHIRE

Identity

Tug
Type
Panama flagPA
Flag
9309265
IMO Number
352001085
MMSI
3E2449
Call Sign

Specifications

76 m × 15 m
Length × Breadth
2005-01-01
Year Built
1,412 t
Deadweight
1,463 t
Gross Tonnage
5,150 kW
Engine Power
CHEOY LEE SHIPYARD - HONG KONG, CHINA
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of VUNG TAU
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Destination Port
Port of SONGKHLA
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About TC SAPPHIRE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

TC SAPPHIRE — Tug

Built in 2005, with a gross tonnage of 1,463 GT, and a dead weight of 1,412 tonnes, TC SAPPHIRE is a tug registered under the Panama flag. The vessel is owned by EMAS OFFSHORE - SINGAPORE, built by CHEOY LEE SHIPYARD - HONG KONG, CHINA.

TC SAPPHIRE route and voyage history

TC SAPPHIRE is currently on a voyage from VUNG TAU to SONGKHLA with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-09T15:00:00Z. The live route and current course of TC SAPPHIRE 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

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

  • MMSI: 352001085
  • IMO: 9309265
  • Call sign: 3E2449
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Panama

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is TC SAPPHIRE right now?+
TC SAPPHIRE was last reported under way in the South China Sea, on 7 Sep 2026, 22:48 UTC. It was sailing from VUNG TAU to SONGKHLA with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 15:00 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 TC SAPPHIRE?+
TC SAPPHIRE broadcasts MMSI 352001085 and is registered as IMO 9309265, with call sign 3E2449. 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 TC SAPPHIRE?+
TC SAPPHIRE is classified as a tug vessel registered under the PA 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 PA flag list at /flag/pa.
How can I see the live position of TC SAPPHIRE?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from TC SAPPHIRE 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 TC SAPPHIRE'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 TC SAPPHIRE?+
TC SAPPHIRE is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, TC SAPPHIRE 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. TC SAPPHIRE has a gross tonnage of 1,463 GT.

TC SAPPHIRE — Key Facts

MMSI
352001085
IMO number
9309265
Call sign
3E2449
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
PA
Navigation status
Under way sailing
Current speed
8.1 knots
Course over ground
250.0°
Heading
250°
Last known position
8.0821°, 104.2254°
Destination
SONGKHLA
ETA
2026-09-09T15:00:00Z
Departure port
VUNG TAU
Actual time of departure
2026-09-06T12:22:00Z
Current draught
4.3 m
Maximum static draught
3.7 m
Year built
2005-01-01
Gross tonnage
1463
Dead weight
1412 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-07T22:48:00Z