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MQ8 — Tug · IMO 9814234

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World map showing the last known position of MQ8 at 26° 8.685' N, 51° 12.389' E
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MQ8 was last reported in the Persian Gulf, at 26.1448° N, 51.2065° E.

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MQ8

MQ8

Identity

Tug
Type
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Flag
9814234
IMO Number
466518690
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About MQ8

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MQ8 — Tug

MQ8 is a tug registered under the Qatar flag.

MQ8 route and voyage history

The most recent AIS broadcast from MQ8 is shown on the live map above. The live route and current course of MQ8 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 MQ8 can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 466518690
  • IMO: 9814234
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Qatar

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MQ8 right now?+
MQ8 was last reported in the Persian Gulf. 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 MQ8?+
MQ8 broadcasts MMSI 466518690 and is registered as IMO 9814234. 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 MQ8?+
MQ8 is classified as a tug vessel registered under the QA 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 QA flag list at /flag/qa.
How can I see the live position of MQ8?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MQ8 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 MQ8'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 MQ8?+
As a tug, MQ8 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.

MQ8 — Key Facts

MMSI
466518690
IMO number
9814234
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
QA
Current speed
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Course over ground
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Last known position
26.1448°, 51.2065°