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PACIFIC VORTEX — Tug · IMO 9499204

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PACIFIC VORTEX is currently moored in the Persian Gulf, at 25.3708° N, 55.3814° E. It is sailing from SHARJAH to RAS LAFFAN with an ETA of 24 Sep 2026, 10:00 UTC. AIS position received 22 Sep 2026, 22:04 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
345.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
5 m
Static Draught
4.6 m
Current Draught

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SHARJAHAESHJ
ATD
13:05 UTCAug 15, 2026
ETA
10:00 UTCSep 24, 2026
PACIFIC VORTEX

PACIFIC VORTEX

Identity

Tug
Type
British Virgin Islands flagVG
Flag
9499204
IMO Number
378291000
MMSI
ZJL8037
Call Sign

Specifications

30 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 SHARJAH
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Destination Port
Port of RAS LAFFAN
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About PACIFIC VORTEX

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

PACIFIC VORTEX — Tug

Built in 2009, with a gross tonnage of 478 GT, PACIFIC 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.

PACIFIC VORTEX route and voyage history

PACIFIC VORTEX is currently on a voyage from SHARJAH to RAS LAFFAN with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-24T10:00:00Z. The live route and current course of PACIFIC 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 PACIFIC 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 PACIFIC VORTEX right now?

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PACIFIC VORTEX is currently moored in the Persian Gulf, within the Strait of Hormuz. It is sailing from SHARJAH to RAS LAFFAN with an ETA of 24 Sep 2026, 10:00 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 PACIFIC VORTEX?

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PACIFIC VORTEX broadcasts MMSI 378291000 and is registered as IMO 9499204, with call sign ZJL8037. 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 PACIFIC VORTEX?

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PACIFIC 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 PACIFIC VORTEX?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from PACIFIC 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 PACIFIC 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 PACIFIC VORTEX?

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

PACIFIC VORTEX — Key Facts

MMSI
378291000
IMO number
9499204
Call sign
ZJL8037
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
VG
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
345.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
25.3708°, 55.3814°
Destination
RAS LAFFAN
ETA
2026-09-24T10:00:00Z
Departure port
SHARJAH
Actual time of departure
2026-08-15T13:05:00Z
Current draught
4.6 m
Maximum static draught
5 m
Year built
2009-01-01
Gross tonnage
478
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-22T22:04:00Z