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MQ9 — Tug · IMO 9814246

QAMoored
World map showing the last known position of MQ9 at 26° 8.684' N, 51° 12.385' E
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Current PositionLive

MQ9 is currently moored in the Persian Gulf, at 26.1447° N, 51.2064° E. It is sailing from AL RUWAIS to AL RUWAIS with an ETA of 1 Sep 2026, 06:44 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 12:57 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
305.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
---
Static Draught
3.7 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
05:32 UTCSep 1, 2026
ETA
06:44 UTCSep 1, 2026
MQ9

MQ9

Identity

Tug
Type
Qatar flagQA
Flag
9814246
IMO Number
466518700
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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Departure Port
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About MQ9

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MQ9 — Tug

MQ9 is a tug registered under the Qatar flag.

MQ9 route and voyage history

MQ9 is currently on a voyage from AL RUWAIS to AL RUWAIS with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-01T06:44:00Z. The live route and current course of MQ9 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 MQ9 can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 466518700
  • IMO: 9814246
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Qatar

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MQ9 right now?+
MQ9 is currently moored in the Persian Gulf. It is sailing from AL RUWAIS to AL RUWAIS with an ETA of 1 Sep 2026, 06:44 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 MQ9?+
MQ9 broadcasts MMSI 466518700 and is registered as IMO 9814246. 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 MQ9?+
MQ9 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 MQ9?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MQ9 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 MQ9'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 MQ9?+
As a tug, MQ9 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.

MQ9 — Key Facts

MMSI
466518700
IMO number
9814246
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
QA
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
305.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
26.1447°, 51.2064°
Destination
AL RUWAIS
ETA
2026-09-01T06:44:00Z
Departure port
AL RUWAIS
Actual time of departure
2026-09-01T05:32:00Z
Current draught
3.7 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T12:57:00Z