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SHIRA — Tug · IMO 8705280

IL
World map showing the last known position of SHIRA at 29° 32.028' N, 34° 56.566' E
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Current PositionLive

SHIRA is currently positioned in the Red Sea, at 29.5338° N, 34.9428° E. It is sailing from EILAT to EILAT with an ETA of 6 Aug 2026, 04:51 UTC. AIS position received 8 Aug 2026, 11:46 UTC.

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Unknown
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
299.0°
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Course / Heading
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Static Draught
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Current Draught
ATD
Aug 6, 2026, 04:46 UTC
ETA
Aug 6, 2026, 04:51 UTC
From
EILAT
To
EILAT

Voyage Tracker

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EILATILETH
ATD
04:46 UTCAug 6, 2026
Israel flag
EILATILETH
ETA
04:51 UTCAug 6, 2026
SHIRA

SHIRA

Identity

Tug
Type
Israel flagIL
Flag
8705280
IMO Number
428150551
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 SHIRA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SHIRA — Tug

SHIRA is a tug registered under the Israel flag.

SHIRA route and voyage history

SHIRA is currently on a voyage from EILAT to EILAT with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-06T04:51:00Z. The live route and current course of SHIRA 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 SHIRA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 428150551
  • IMO: 8705280
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Israel

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SHIRA right now?+
SHIRA is currently in the Red Sea, within the Suez Canal approach. It is sailing from EILAT to EILAT with an ETA of 6 Aug 2026, 04:51 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 SHIRA?+
SHIRA broadcasts MMSI 428150551 and is registered as IMO 8705280. 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 SHIRA?+
SHIRA 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 SHIRA?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SHIRA 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 SHIRA'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 SHIRA?+
As a tug, SHIRA 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.

SHIRA — Key Facts

MMSI
428150551
IMO number
8705280
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
IL
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
299.0°
Last known position
29.5338°, 34.9428°
Destination
EILAT
ETA
2026-08-06T04:51:00Z
Departure port
EILAT
Actual time of departure
2026-08-06T04:46:00Z
AIS last updated
2026-08-08T11:46:00Z