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TANGO 8 — Tug · IMO 9712280

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Latitude / Longitude

4° 18.127' N
73° 23.234' E

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
5.5 kn
Speed
355.0°
/ 14°
Course / Heading
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Static Draught
2.7 m
Current Draught
ATD
Jun 22, 2026, 23:59 UTC
ETA
Jun 23, 2026, 01:38 UTC
From
MALE
To
MALE
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Maldives flag
MALEMVMLE
ATD
23:59 UTCJun 22, 2026
Maldives flag
MALEMVMLE
ETA
01:38 UTCJun 23, 2026
TANGO 8

TANGO 8

Identity

Tug
Type
Maldives flagMV
Flag
9712280
IMO Number
455395000
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 TANGO 8

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

TANGO 8 — Tug

TANGO 8 is a tug registered under the Maldives flag.

TANGO 8 route and voyage history

TANGO 8 is currently on a voyage from MALE to MALE with an estimated arrival on 2026-06-23T01:38:00Z. The live route and current course of TANGO 8 are shown on the bridge map above, updated whenever the vessel is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass. View TANGO 8'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 TANGO 8 can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 455395000
  • IMO: 9712280
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Maldives

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the identifiers for TANGO 8?+
TANGO 8 broadcasts MMSI 455395000 and is registered as IMO 9712280. 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 TANGO 8?+
TANGO 8 is classified as a tug vessel registered under the MV 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 MV flag list at /flag/mv.
How can I see the live position of TANGO 8?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from TANGO 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 TANGO 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 TANGO 8?+
As a tug, TANGO 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.

TANGO 8 — Key Facts

MMSI
455395000
IMO number
9712280
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
MV
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
5.5 knots
Course over ground
355.0°
Heading
14°
Last known position
4.3021°, 73.3872°
Destination
MALE
ETA
2026-06-23T01:38:00Z
Departure port
MALE
Actual time of departure
2026-06-22T23:59:00Z
Current draught
2.7 m
AIS last updated
2026-06-23T01:28:00Z