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TNS CATCHER — Tug · IMO 9412153

KRUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of TNS CATCHER at 35° 5.900' N, 129° 13.849' E
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Current PositionNo recent signal

TNS CATCHER has not broadcast an AIS position for 6 days. Its most recent report placed it in the Sea of Japan, at 35.0983° N, 129.2308° E, on 2 Sep 2026, 04:38 UTC. It was sailing from BUSAN to BUSAN.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
1.0 kn
Speed
237.0°
/ 308°
Course / Heading
4.3 m
Static Draught
4.3 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

South Korea flag
BUSANKRPUS
ATD
01:35 UTCSep 2, 2026
South Korea flag
BUSANKRPUS
ETA
02:28 UTCAug 30, 2026
TNS CATCHER

TNS CATCHER

Identity

Tug
Type
South Korea flagKR
Flag
9412153
IMO Number
441253000
MMSI
D7UO
Call Sign

Specifications

34 m × 10 m
Length × Breadth
2007-01-01
Year Built
420 t
Deadweight
444 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
BERJAYA DOCKYARD - MIRI, MALAYSIA
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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About TNS CATCHER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

TNS CATCHER — Tug

Built in 2007, with a gross tonnage of 444 GT, and a dead weight of 420 tonnes, TNS CATCHER is a tug registered under the South Korea flag. The vessel is owned by OTTO MARINE UAE - FUJAIRAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, built by BERJAYA DOCKYARD - MIRI, MALAYSIA.

TNS CATCHER route and voyage history

TNS CATCHER is currently on a voyage from BUSAN to BUSAN with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-30T02:28:00Z. The live route and current course of TNS CATCHER 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

TNS CATCHER is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as TNS CATCHER can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 441253000
  • IMO: 9412153
  • Call sign: D7UO
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: South Korea

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is TNS CATCHER right now?+
TNS CATCHER has not broadcast an AIS position for 6 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the Sea of Japan, on 2 Sep 2026, 04:38 UTC. It was sailing from BUSAN to BUSAN. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.
What are the identifiers for TNS CATCHER?+
TNS CATCHER broadcasts MMSI 441253000 and is registered as IMO 9412153, with call sign D7UO. 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 TNS CATCHER?+
TNS CATCHER is classified as a tug vessel registered under the KR 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 KR flag list at /flag/kr.
How can I see the live position of TNS CATCHER?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from TNS CATCHER 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 TNS CATCHER'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 TNS CATCHER?+
TNS CATCHER is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, TNS CATCHER 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. TNS CATCHER has a gross tonnage of 444 GT.

TNS CATCHER — Key Facts

MMSI
441253000
IMO number
9412153
Call sign
D7UO
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
KR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
1.0 knots
Course over ground
237.0°
Heading
308°
Last known position
35.0983°, 129.2308°
Destination
BUSAN
ETA
2026-08-30T02:28:00Z
Departure port
BUSAN
Actual time of departure
2026-09-02T01:35:00Z
Current draught
4.3 m
Maximum static draught
4.3 m
Year built
2007-01-01
Gross tonnage
444
Dead weight
420 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-02T04:38:00Z