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SEA SPARROWTug · IMO 9389552

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SEA SPARROW is currently moored in the Persian Gulf, at 24.3507° N, 54.4581° E. It is sailing from MUSAFFAH to MUSAFFAH with an ETA of 27 Jul 2026, 02:16 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 13:03 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
2.8 m
Static Draught
2.3 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
20:37 UTCJul 24, 2026
ETA
02:16 UTCJul 27, 2026
SEA SPARROW

SEA SPARROW

Identity

Tug
Type
United Arab Emirates flagAE
Flag
9389552
IMO Number
470648000
MMSI
A6E2843
Call Sign

Specifications

28 m × 9 m
Length × Breadth
2006-01-01
Year Built
274 t
Deadweight
267 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
TANG TIEW HEE & SONS - SIBU, MALAYSIA
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of MUSAFFAH
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About SEA SPARROW

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SEA SPARROW — Tug

Built in 2006, with a gross tonnage of 267 GT, and a dead weight of 274 tonnes, SEA SPARROW is a tug registered under the United Arab Emirates flag. The vessel is built by TANG TIEW HEE & SONS - SIBU, MALAYSIA.

SEA SPARROW route and voyage history

SEA SPARROW is currently on a voyage from MUSAFFAH to MUSAFFAH with an estimated arrival on 2026-07-27T02:16:00Z. The live route and current course of SEA SPARROW 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 SEA SPARROW 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 SEA SPARROW right now?+
SEA SPARROW is currently moored in the Persian Gulf, within the Strait of Hormuz. It is sailing from MUSAFFAH to MUSAFFAH with an ETA of 27 Jul 2026, 02:16 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 SEA SPARROW?+
SEA SPARROW broadcasts MMSI 470648000 and is registered as IMO 9389552, with call sign A6E2843. 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 SEA SPARROW?+
SEA SPARROW 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 SEA SPARROW?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SEA SPARROW 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 SEA SPARROW'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 SEA SPARROW?+
As a tug, SEA SPARROW 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. SEA SPARROW has a gross tonnage of 267 GT.

SEA SPARROW — Key Facts

MMSI
470648000
IMO number
9389552
Call sign
A6E2843
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
AE
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
24.3507°, 54.4581°
Destination
MUSAFFAH
ETA
2026-07-27T02:16:00Z
Departure port
MUSAFFAH
Actual time of departure
2026-07-24T20:37:00Z
Current draught
2.3 m
Maximum static draught
2.8 m
Year built
2006-01-01
Gross tonnage
267
Dead weight
274 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T13:03:00Z