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AL QAFAI — Tug · IMO 9566277

AEAt anchor
World map showing the last known position of AL QAFAI at 25° 8.259' N, 52° 53.498' E
NSEW
Current PositionNo recent signal

AL QAFAI has not broadcast an AIS position for 51 days. Its most recent report placed it in the Persian Gulf, at 25.1377° N, 52.8916° E, on 19 Jul 2026, 14:03 UTC. It was sailing from ZIRKU OIL TERMINAL to DAS ISLAND.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.6 kn
Speed
301.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
6.3 m
Static Draught
6.3 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
16:04 UTCJul 18, 2026
ETA
16:04 UTCJul 18, 2026
AL QAFAI

AL QAFAI

Identity

Tug
Type
United Arab Emirates flagAE
Flag
9566277
IMO Number
470602000
MMSI
A6E2777
Call Sign

Specifications

36 m × 14 m
Length × Breadth
2011-01-01
Year Built
340 t
Deadweight
733 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
UZMAR SHIPYARD - IZMIT, TURKEY
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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Departure Port
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About AL QAFAI

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

AL QAFAI — Tug

Built in 2011, with a gross tonnage of 733 GT, and a dead weight of 340 tonnes, AL QAFAI is a tug registered under the United Arab Emirates flag. The vessel is owned by ABU DHABI NATIONAL OIL - ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, built by UZMAR SHIPYARD - IZMIT, TURKEY.

AL QAFAI route and voyage history

AL QAFAI is currently on a voyage from ZIRKU OIL TERMINAL to DAS ISLAND with an estimated arrival on 2026-07-18T16:04:00Z. The live route and current course of AL QAFAI 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is AL QAFAI right now?+
AL QAFAI has not broadcast an AIS position for 51 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the Persian Gulf, on 19 Jul 2026, 14:03 UTC. It was sailing from ZIRKU OIL TERMINAL to DAS ISLAND. 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 AL QAFAI?+
AL QAFAI broadcasts MMSI 470602000 and is registered as IMO 9566277, with call sign A6E2777. 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 AL QAFAI?+
AL QAFAI is classified as a tug vessel registered under the AE 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 AE flag list at /flag/ae.
How can I see the live position of AL QAFAI?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from AL QAFAI 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 AL QAFAI'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 AL QAFAI?+
AL QAFAI is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, AL QAFAI 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. AL QAFAI has a gross tonnage of 733 GT.

AL QAFAI — Key Facts

MMSI
470602000
IMO number
9566277
Call sign
A6E2777
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
AE
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.6 knots
Course over ground
301.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
25.1377°, 52.8916°
Destination
DAS ISLAND
ETA
2026-07-18T16:04:00Z
Departure port
ZIRKU OIL TERMINAL
Actual time of departure
2026-07-18T16:04:00Z
Current draught
6.3 m
Maximum static draught
6.3 m
Year built
2011-01-01
Gross tonnage
733
Dead weight
340 t
AIS last updated
2026-07-19T14:03:00Z