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TNS DEFENDER — Tug · IMO 9381160

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World map showing the last known position of TNS DEFENDER at 35° 6.484' N, 129° 5.629' E
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Current PositionLast report

TNS DEFENDER was last reported moored in the Sea of Japan, at 35.1081° N, 129.0938° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 06:21 UTC. It was sailing from BUSAN to BUSAN with an ETA of 3 Sep 2026, 12:09 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
89.0°
/ 0°
Course / Heading
4 m
Static Draught
4 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

South Korea flag
BUSANKRPUS
ATD
09:56 UTCSep 3, 2026
South Korea flag
BUSANKRPUS
ETA
12:09 UTCSep 3, 2026
TNS DEFENDER

TNS DEFENDER

Identity

Tug
Type
Panama flagPA
Flag
9381160
IMO Number
352003533
MMSI
HOA5675
Call Sign

Specifications

50 m × 13 m
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About TNS DEFENDER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

TNS DEFENDER — Tug

TNS DEFENDER is a tug registered under the Panama flag.

TNS DEFENDER route and voyage history

TNS DEFENDER is currently on a voyage from BUSAN to BUSAN with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-03T12:09:00Z. The live route and current course of TNS DEFENDER 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

Vessels in the same class as TNS DEFENDER can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 352003533
  • IMO: 9381160
  • Call sign: HOA5675
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Panama

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is TNS DEFENDER right now?+
TNS DEFENDER was last reported moored in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane, on 8 Sep 2026, 06:21 UTC. It was sailing from BUSAN to BUSAN with an ETA of 3 Sep 2026, 12:09 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 TNS DEFENDER?+
TNS DEFENDER broadcasts MMSI 352003533 and is registered as IMO 9381160, with call sign HOA5675. 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 TNS DEFENDER?+
TNS DEFENDER 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 TNS DEFENDER?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from TNS DEFENDER 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 TNS DEFENDER'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 TNS DEFENDER?+
As a tug, TNS DEFENDER 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.

TNS DEFENDER — Key Facts

MMSI
352003533
IMO number
9381160
Call sign
HOA5675
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
PA
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
89.0°
Heading
0°
Last known position
35.1081°, 129.0938°
Destination
BUSAN
ETA
2026-09-03T12:09:00Z
Departure port
BUSAN
Actual time of departure
2026-09-03T09:56:00Z
Current draught
4 m
Maximum static draught
4 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T06:21:00Z