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SVITZER KARAK — Tug · IMO 9396919

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SVITZER KARAK is currently under way in the Persian Gulf, at 26.1810° N, 50.7156° E, making 0.0 knots on a course of 147°. It is sailing from KHALIFA BIN SALMAN to KHALIFA BIN SALMAN with an ETA of 8 Aug 2026, 23:57 UTC. AIS position received 9 Aug 2026, 03:57 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
147.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
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Static Draught
3.2 m
Current Draught
ATD
Aug 8, 2026, 23:34 UTC
ETA
Aug 8, 2026, 23:57 UTC
From
KHALIFA BIN SALMAN
To
KHALIFA BIN SALMAN

Voyage Tracker

ATD
23:34 UTCAug 8, 2026
ETA
23:57 UTCAug 8, 2026
SVITZER KARAK

SVITZER KARAK

Identity

Tug
Type
Bahrain flagBH
Flag
9396919
IMO Number
408316000
MMSI
N/A
Call Sign

Specifications

N/A
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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About SVITZER KARAK

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SVITZER KARAK — Tug

SVITZER KARAK is a tug registered under the Bahrain flag.

SVITZER KARAK route and voyage history

SVITZER KARAK is currently on a voyage from KHALIFA BIN SALMAN to KHALIFA BIN SALMAN with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-08T23:57:00Z. The live route and current course of SVITZER KARAK 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 SVITZER KARAK can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 408316000
  • IMO: 9396919
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Bahrain

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SVITZER KARAK right now?+
SVITZER KARAK is currently under way in the Persian Gulf. It is sailing from KHALIFA BIN SALMAN to KHALIFA BIN SALMAN with an ETA of 8 Aug 2026, 23:57 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 SVITZER KARAK?+
SVITZER KARAK broadcasts MMSI 408316000 and is registered as IMO 9396919. 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 SVITZER KARAK?+
SVITZER KARAK is classified as a tug vessel registered under the BH 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 BH flag list at /flag/bh.
How can I see the live position of SVITZER KARAK?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SVITZER KARAK 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 SVITZER KARAK'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 SVITZER KARAK?+
As a tug, SVITZER KARAK 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.

SVITZER KARAK — Key Facts

MMSI
408316000
IMO number
9396919
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
BH
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
147.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
26.1810°, 50.7156°
Destination
KHALIFA BIN SALMAN
ETA
2026-08-08T23:57:00Z
Departure port
KHALIFA BIN SALMAN
Actual time of departure
2026-08-08T23:34:00Z
Current draught
3.2 m
AIS last updated
2026-08-09T03:57:00Z