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KAREN 8 — Tug · IMO 9859480

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World map showing the last known position of KAREN 8 at 29° 14.322' N, 50° 20.729' E
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Current PositionLive

KAREN 8 is currently at anchor in the Persian Gulf, at 29.2387° N, 50.3455° E. It is sailing from KHARK to KHARK with an ETA of 6 Sep 2026, 06:14 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 09:02 UTC.

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At Anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 185°
Course / Heading
5.5 m
Static Draught
5.5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Iran flag
KHARKIRKHK
ATD
05:42 UTCSep 6, 2026
Iran flag
KHARKIRKHK
ETA
06:14 UTCSep 6, 2026
KAREN 8

KAREN 8

Identity

Tug
Type
Iran flagIR
Flag
9859480
IMO Number
422337200
MMSI
EPOU6
Call Sign

Specifications

33 m × 12 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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About KAREN 8

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

KAREN 8 — Tug

KAREN 8 is a tug registered under the Islamic Republic of Iran flag.

KAREN 8 route and voyage history

KAREN 8 is currently on a voyage from KHARK to KHARK with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-06T06:14:00Z. The live route and current course of KAREN 8 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 KAREN 8 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 KAREN 8 right now?+
KAREN 8 is currently at anchor in the Persian Gulf. It is sailing from KHARK to KHARK with an ETA of 6 Sep 2026, 06:14 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 KAREN 8?+
KAREN 8 broadcasts MMSI 422337200 and is registered as IMO 9859480, with call sign EPOU6. 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 KAREN 8?+
KAREN 8 is classified as a tug vessel registered under the IR 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 IR flag list at /flag/ir.
How can I see the live position of KAREN 8?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from KAREN 8 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 KAREN 8'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 KAREN 8?+
As a tug, KAREN 8 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.

KAREN 8 — Key Facts

MMSI
422337200
IMO number
9859480
Call sign
EPOU6
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
IR
Navigation status
At Anchor
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
185°
Last known position
29.2387°, 50.3455°
Destination
KHARK
ETA
2026-09-06T06:14:00Z
Departure port
KHARK
Actual time of departure
2026-09-06T05:42:00Z
Current draught
5.5 m
Maximum static draught
5.5 m
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T09:02:25Z