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ASTRO POLLUX — Tug · IMO 9901465

VCTowing astern
World map showing the last known position of ASTRO POLLUX at 26° 25.905' N, 52° 4.333' E
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ASTRO POLLUX is currently positioned in the Persian Gulf, at 26.4317° N, 52.0722° E. It is sailing from HAMAD to DOHA with an ETA of 22 Aug 2026, 18:50 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 16:32 UTC.

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Towing astern
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
321.0°
/ 122°
Course / Heading
3.3 m
Static Draught
3.1 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Qatar flag
HAMADQAHMD
ATD
05:19 UTCAug 15, 2026
Qatar flag
DOHAQADOH
ETA
18:50 UTCAug 22, 2026
ASTRO POLLUX

ASTRO POLLUX

Identity

Tug
Type
St. Vincent & Grenadines flagVC
Flag
9901465
IMO Number
377684000
MMSI
J8B5996
Call Sign

Specifications

32 m × 9 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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Departure Port
Port of HAMAD
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Destination Port
Port of DOHA
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About ASTRO POLLUX

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ASTRO POLLUX — Tug

ASTRO POLLUX is a tug registered under the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines flag.

ASTRO POLLUX route and voyage history

ASTRO POLLUX is currently on a voyage from HAMAD to DOHA with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-22T18:50:00Z. The live route and current course of ASTRO POLLUX 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 ASTRO POLLUX 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 ASTRO POLLUX right now?+
ASTRO POLLUX is currently in the Persian Gulf. It is sailing from HAMAD to DOHA with an ETA of 22 Aug 2026, 18:50 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 ASTRO POLLUX?+
ASTRO POLLUX broadcasts MMSI 377684000 and is registered as IMO 9901465, with call sign J8B5996. 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 ASTRO POLLUX?+
ASTRO POLLUX 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 ASTRO POLLUX?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ASTRO POLLUX 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 ASTRO POLLUX'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 ASTRO POLLUX?+
As a tug, ASTRO POLLUX 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.

ASTRO POLLUX — Key Facts

MMSI
377684000
IMO number
9901465
Call sign
J8B5996
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
VC
Navigation status
Towing astern
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
321.0°
Heading
122°
Last known position
26.4317°, 52.0722°
Destination
DOHA
ETA
2026-08-22T18:50:00Z
Departure port
HAMAD
Actual time of departure
2026-08-15T05:19:00Z
Current draught
3.1 m
Maximum static draught
3.3 m
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T16:32:00Z