Question 1

Where is RUBBAN right now?

Accepted Answer

RUBBAN is currently under way in the Persian Gulf, within the Strait of Hormuz. It is sailing from JEBEL ALI to JEBEL ALI with an ETA of 8 Aug 2026, 05:08 UTC. Its exact coordinates, speed and ETA are shown at the top of this page and refresh from the latest AIS broadcast.

Question 2

What are the identifiers for RUBBAN?

Accepted Answer

RUBBAN broadcasts MMSI 470220000. 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.

Question 3

What type of ship is RUBBAN?

Accepted Answer

RUBBAN is classified as a pilot vessel vessel registered under the AE flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full pilot vessel fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel and full AE flag list at /flag/ae.

Question 4

How can I see the live position of RUBBAN?

Accepted Answer

MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from RUBBAN 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.

Question 5

How often is RUBBAN's position updated?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What class is RUBBAN?

Accepted Answer

As a pilot vessel, RUBBAN sits in the same design class as the other pilot vessels listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full pilot vessel directory at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

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