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St. Vincent & Grenadines flag

CHAKA — Tug · IMO 9407744

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World map showing the last known position of CHAKA at 14° 36.063' N, 61° 3.531' W
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CHAKA is currently moored in the Caribbean Sea, at 14.6011° N, 61.0588° W. It is sailing from RIO HAINA to FORT DE FRANCE with an ETA of 6 Sep 2026, 18:21 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 14:15 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
88.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
4.7 m
Static Draught
4.7 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
00:26 UTCAug 28, 2026
ETA
18:21 UTCSep 6, 2026
CHAKA

CHAKA

Identity

Tug
Type
St. Vincent & Grenadines flagVC
Flag
9407744
IMO Number
377901308
MMSI
J8MB2
Call Sign

Specifications

29 m × 9 m
Length × Breadth
2006-01-01
Year Built
130 t
Deadweight
252 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
WUXI SHIPYARD - WUXI, CHINA
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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Flag State
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Vessel Type
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Departure Port
Port of RIO HAINA
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Destination Port
Port of FORT DE FRANCE
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About CHAKA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

CHAKA — Tug

Built in 2006, with a gross tonnage of 252 GT, and a dead weight of 130 tonnes, CHAKA is a tug registered under the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines flag. The vessel is built by WUXI SHIPYARD - WUXI, CHINA.

CHAKA route and voyage history

CHAKA is currently on a voyage from RIO HAINA to FORT DE FRANCE with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-06T18:21:00Z. The live route and current course of CHAKA 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

CHAKA is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as CHAKA 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 CHAKA right now?+
CHAKA is currently moored in the Caribbean Sea. It is sailing from RIO HAINA to FORT DE FRANCE with an ETA of 6 Sep 2026, 18:21 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 CHAKA?+
CHAKA broadcasts MMSI 377901308 and is registered as IMO 9407744, with call sign J8MB2. 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 CHAKA?+
CHAKA 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 CHAKA?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from CHAKA 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 CHAKA'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 CHAKA?+
CHAKA is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, CHAKA 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. CHAKA has a gross tonnage of 252 GT.

CHAKA — Key Facts

MMSI
377901308
IMO number
9407744
Call sign
J8MB2
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
VC
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
88.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
14.6011°, -61.0588°
Destination
FORT DE FRANCE
ETA
2026-09-06T18:21:00Z
Departure port
RIO HAINA
Actual time of departure
2026-08-28T00:26:00Z
Current draught
4.7 m
Maximum static draught
4.7 m
Year built
2006-01-01
Gross tonnage
252
Dead weight
130 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T14:15:00Z