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SHATT AL ARAB — Pilot Vessel · IMO 9886316

IQRestricted manoeuverability
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Current PositionLive

SHATT AL ARAB is currently under way in the Persian Gulf, at 29.7735° N, 48.5517° E, making 7.6 knots on a course of 299°. It is sailing from UMM QASR to UMM QASR ANCH with an ETA of 4 Oct 2026, 19:00 UTC. AIS position received 24 Sep 2026, 06:37 UTC.

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Restricted manoeuverability
Current Navigational Status
7.6 kn
Speed
299.0°
/ 299°
Course / Heading
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Static Draught
3.4 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
14:17 UTCJul 13, 2026
UMM QASR ANCH
ETA
19:00 UTCOct 4, 2026
SHATT AL ARAB

SHATT AL ARAB

Identity

Pilot Vessel
Type
Iraq flagIQ
Flag
9886316
IMO Number
425001072
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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Departure Port
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About SHATT AL ARAB

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SHATT AL ARAB — Pilot Vessel

SHATT AL ARAB is a pilot vessel registered under the Iraq flag.

SHATT AL ARAB route and voyage history

SHATT AL ARAB is currently on a voyage from UMM QASR to UMM QASR ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-10-04T19:00:00Z. The live route and current course of SHATT AL ARAB 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 SHATT AL ARAB can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full pilot vessel fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SHATT AL ARAB right now?

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SHATT AL ARAB is currently under way in the Persian Gulf. It is sailing from UMM QASR to UMM QASR ANCH with an ETA of 4 Oct 2026, 19:00 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 SHATT AL ARAB?

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SHATT AL ARAB broadcasts MMSI 425001072 and is registered as IMO 9886316. 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 SHATT AL ARAB?

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SHATT AL ARAB is classified as a pilot vessel vessel registered under the IQ flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full pilot vessel fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel and full IQ flag list at /flag/iq.

How can I see the live position of SHATT AL ARAB?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SHATT AL ARAB 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 SHATT AL ARAB'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 SHATT AL ARAB?

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As a pilot vessel, SHATT AL ARAB sits in the same design class as the other pilot vessels listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full pilot vessel directory at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

SHATT AL ARAB — Key Facts

MMSI
425001072
IMO number
9886316
Vessel type
Pilot Vessel
Flag state
IQ
Navigation status
Restricted manoeuverability
Current speed
7.6 knots
Course over ground
299.0°
Heading
299°
Last known position
29.7735°, 48.5517°
Destination
UMM QASR ANCH
ETA
2026-10-04T19:00:00Z
Departure port
UMM QASR
Actual time of departure
2026-07-13T14:17:00Z
Current draught
3.4 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-24T06:37:00Z