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DANCHOR VIII — Tug · IMO 9477957

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Latitude / Longitude

32° 49.252' N
35° 0.428' E

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
311.7°
/ 347°
Course / Heading
2.5 m
Static Draught
2.5 m
Current Draught
ATD
Jun 11, 2026, 07:01 UTC
ETA
Jun 11, 2026, 07:25 UTC
From
HAIFA
To
HAIFA
Record Route
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HAIFAILHFA
ATD
07:01 UTCJun 11, 2026
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HAIFAILHFA
ETA
07:25 UTCJun 11, 2026
DANCHOR VIII

DANCHOR VIII

Identity

Tug
Type
Israel flagIL
Flag
9477957
IMO Number
428009065
MMSI
4XDA8
Call Sign

Specifications

50 m × 10 m
Length × Breadth
2009-01-01
Year Built
367 t
Deadweight
336 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
BREAUX BROS.ENTERPRISE - LOREAUVILLE LA, U.S.A.
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About DANCHOR VIII

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

DANCHOR VIII — Tug

Built in 2009, with a gross tonnage of 336 GT, and a dead weight of 367 tonnes, DANCHOR VIII is a tug registered under the Israel flag. The vessel is built by BREAUX BROS.ENTERPRISE - LOREAUVILLE LA, U.S.A..

DANCHOR VIII route and voyage history

DANCHOR VIII is currently on a voyage from HAIFA to HAIFA with an estimated arrival on 2026-06-11T07:25:00Z. The live route and current course of DANCHOR VIII are shown on the bridge map above, updated whenever the vessel is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass. View DANCHOR VIII's full route replay to see voyage history, course changes, and port-by-port movement.

Vessel class and identifiers

Vessels in the same class as DANCHOR VIII can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 428009065
  • IMO: 9477957
  • Call sign: 4XDA8
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Israel

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the identifiers for DANCHOR VIII?+
DANCHOR VIII broadcasts MMSI 428009065 and is registered as IMO 9477957, with call sign 4XDA8. 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 DANCHOR VIII?+
DANCHOR VIII is classified as a tug vessel registered under the IL 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 IL flag list at /flag/il.
How can I see the live position of DANCHOR VIII?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from DANCHOR VIII 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 DANCHOR VIII'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 DANCHOR VIII?+
As a tug, DANCHOR VIII 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. DANCHOR VIII has a gross tonnage of 336 GT.

DANCHOR VIII — Key Facts

MMSI
428009065
IMO number
9477957
Call sign
4XDA8
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
IL
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
311.7°
Heading
347°
Last known position
32.8209°, 35.0071°
Destination
HAIFA
ETA
2026-06-11T07:25:00Z
Departure port
HAIFA
Actual time of departure
2026-06-11T07:01:00Z
Current draught
2.5 m
Maximum static draught
2.5 m
Year built
2009-01-01
Gross tonnage
336
Dead weight
367 t
AIS last updated
2026-06-23T13:13:22Z