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St. Vincent & Grenadines flag

HIPPO — Tug · IMO 8422058

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World map showing the last known position of HIPPO at 54° 32.203' N, 18° 31.842' E
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Current PositionLive

HIPPO is currently positioned in the Baltic Sea, at 54.5367° N, 18.5307° E. It is sailing from DUBLIN to GDYNIA with an ETA of 1 Aug 2026, 06:35 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 14:23 UTC.

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Restricted manoeuverability
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
337.8°
/ 291°
Course / Heading
4.5 m
Static Draught
4.5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Ireland flag
DUBLINIEDUB
ATD
07:01 UTCJul 22, 2026
Poland flag
GDYNIAPLGDY
ETA
06:35 UTCAug 1, 2026
HIPPO

HIPPO

Identity

Tug
Type
St. Vincent & Grenadines flagVC
Flag
8422058
IMO Number
377207000
MMSI
J8B6477
Call Sign

Specifications

32 m × 9 m
Length × Breadth
1986-01-01
Year Built
188 t
Deadweight
242 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
CANTIERE NAVALE TOMMASI - ANCONA, ITALY
Builder
REGISTRO ITALIANO NAVALE
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of DUBLIN
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Destination Port
Port of GDYNIA
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About HIPPO

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

HIPPO — Tug

Built in 1986, with a gross tonnage of 242 GT, and a dead weight of 188 tonnes, HIPPO is a tug registered under the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines flag. The vessel is built by CANTIERE NAVALE TOMMASI - ANCONA, ITALY.

HIPPO route and voyage history

HIPPO is currently on a voyage from DUBLIN to GDYNIA with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-01T06:35:00Z. The live route and current course of HIPPO 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

HIPPO is classed by REGISTRO ITALIANO NAVALE, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as HIPPO 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 HIPPO right now?+
HIPPO is currently in the Baltic Sea, within the Baltic Sea trade route. It is sailing from DUBLIN to GDYNIA with an ETA of 1 Aug 2026, 06:35 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 HIPPO?+
HIPPO broadcasts MMSI 377207000 and is registered as IMO 8422058, with call sign J8B6477. 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 HIPPO?+
HIPPO is classified as a tug vessel registered under the VC 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 VC flag list at /flag/vc.
How can I see the live position of HIPPO?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HIPPO 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 HIPPO'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 HIPPO?+
HIPPO is classed by REGISTRO ITALIANO NAVALE, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, HIPPO 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. HIPPO has a gross tonnage of 242 GT.

HIPPO — Key Facts

MMSI
377207000
IMO number
8422058
Call sign
J8B6477
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
VC
Navigation status
Restricted manoeuverability
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
337.8°
Heading
291°
Last known position
54.5367°, 18.5307°
Destination
GDYNIA
ETA
2026-08-01T06:35:00Z
Departure port
DUBLIN
Actual time of departure
2026-07-22T07:01:00Z
Current draught
4.5 m
Maximum static draught
4.5 m
Year built
1986-01-01
Gross tonnage
242
Dead weight
188 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T14:23:54Z