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ATLANTIC VORTEX — Tug · IMO 9499199

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ATLANTIC VORTEX is currently under way in the Persian Gulf, at 25.5421° N, 54.2573° E, making 5.8 knots on a course of 269°. It is sailing from FATEH OIL FIELD to RAS LAFFAN with an ETA of 24 Sep 2026, 14:30 UTC. AIS position received 23 Sep 2026, 19:00 UTC.

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Underway Using Engine
Current Navigational Status
5.8 kn
Speed
269.0°
/ 253°
Course / Heading
5 m
Static Draught
4.8 m
Current Draught

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ATD
16:07 UTCSep 23, 2026
ETA
14:30 UTCSep 24, 2026
ATLANTIC VORTEX

ATLANTIC VORTEX

Identity

Tug
Type
British Virgin Islands flagVG
Flag
9499199
IMO Number
378289000
MMSI
ZJL8034
Call Sign

Specifications

31 m × 11 m
Length × Breadth
2009-01-01
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
478 t
Gross Tonnage
4,000 kW
Engine Power
PANYU LINGNAN SHIPBUILDING - GUANGZHOU, CHINA
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of FATEH OIL FIELD
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Destination Port
Port of RAS LAFFAN
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for RAS LAFFAN (QARLF).

About ATLANTIC VORTEX

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ATLANTIC VORTEX — Tug

Built in 2009, with a gross tonnage of 478 GT, ATLANTIC VORTEX is a tug registered under the Virgin Islands, British flag. The vessel is owned by SIGNET MARITIME - HOUSTON TX, United States (USA), built by PANYU LINGNAN SHIPBUILDING - GUANGZHOU, CHINA.

ATLANTIC VORTEX route and voyage history

ATLANTIC VORTEX is currently on a voyage from FATEH OIL FIELD to RAS LAFFAN with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-24T14:30:00Z. The live route and current course of ATLANTIC VORTEX 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 ATLANTIC VORTEX 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 ATLANTIC VORTEX right now?

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ATLANTIC VORTEX is currently under way in the Persian Gulf, within the Strait of Hormuz. It is sailing from FATEH OIL FIELD to RAS LAFFAN with an ETA of 24 Sep 2026, 14:30 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 ATLANTIC VORTEX?

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ATLANTIC VORTEX broadcasts MMSI 378289000 and is registered as IMO 9499199, with call sign ZJL8034. 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 ATLANTIC VORTEX?

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ATLANTIC VORTEX is classified as a tug vessel registered under the VG 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 VG flag list at /flag/vg.

How can I see the live position of ATLANTIC VORTEX?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ATLANTIC VORTEX 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 ATLANTIC VORTEX's position updated?

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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 ATLANTIC VORTEX?

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As a tug, ATLANTIC VORTEX 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. ATLANTIC VORTEX has a gross tonnage of 478 GT.

ATLANTIC VORTEX — Key Facts

MMSI
378289000
IMO number
9499199
Call sign
ZJL8034
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
VG
Navigation status
Underway Using Engine
Current speed
5.8 knots
Course over ground
269.0°
Heading
253°
Last known position
25.5421°, 54.2573°
Destination
RAS LAFFAN
ETA
2026-09-24T14:30:00Z
Departure port
FATEH OIL FIELD
Actual time of departure
2026-09-23T16:07:00Z
Current draught
4.8 m
Maximum static draught
5 m
Year built
2009-01-01
Gross tonnage
478
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-23T19:00:21Z