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AL RAFIQ — Tug · IMO 9614012

AERestricted manoeuverability
World map showing the last known position of AL RAFIQ at 25° 16.970' N, 51° 49.760' E
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Current PositionLive

AL RAFIQ is currently under way in the Persian Gulf, at 25.2828° N, 51.8293° E, making 102.2 knots on a course of 267°. It is sailing from KHALIFA to KHALIFA ANCH with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 11:23 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 17:01 UTC.

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Restricted manoeuverability
Current Navigational Status
102.2 kn
Speed
267.0°
/ 13°
Course / Heading
4 m
Static Draught
3.9 m
Current Draught

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United Arab Emirates flag
KHALIFAAEKHL
ATD
11:23 UTCSep 8, 2026
ETA
11:23 UTCSep 8, 2026
AL RAFIQ

AL RAFIQ

Identity

Tug
Type
United Arab Emirates flagAE
Flag
9614012
IMO Number
470891052
MMSI
A6E2562
Call Sign

Specifications

28 m × 8 m
Length × Breadth
2011-01-01
Year Built
177 t
Deadweight
138 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
GEMSAN SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY - ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Vessel Type
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Departure Port
Port of KHALIFA
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Destination Port
Port of KHALIFA ANCH
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About AL RAFIQ

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

AL RAFIQ — Tug

Built in 2011, with a gross tonnage of 138 GT, and a dead weight of 177 tonnes, AL RAFIQ is a tug registered under the United Arab Emirates flag. The vessel is built by GEMSAN SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY - ISTANBUL, TURKEY.

AL RAFIQ route and voyage history

AL RAFIQ is currently on a voyage from KHALIFA to KHALIFA ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T11:23:00Z. The live route and current course of AL RAFIQ 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 AL RAFIQ 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 RAFIQ right now?+
AL RAFIQ is currently under way in the Persian Gulf. It is sailing from KHALIFA to KHALIFA ANCH with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 11:23 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 AL RAFIQ?+
AL RAFIQ broadcasts MMSI 470891052 and is registered as IMO 9614012, with call sign A6E2562. 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 RAFIQ?+
AL RAFIQ 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 RAFIQ?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from AL RAFIQ 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 RAFIQ'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 RAFIQ?+
As a tug, AL RAFIQ 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 RAFIQ has a gross tonnage of 138 GT.

AL RAFIQ — Key Facts

MMSI
470891052
IMO number
9614012
Call sign
A6E2562
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
AE
Navigation status
Restricted manoeuverability
Current speed
102.2 knots
Course over ground
267.0°
Heading
13°
Last known position
25.2828°, 51.8293°
Destination
KHALIFA ANCH
ETA
2026-09-08T11:23:00Z
Departure port
KHALIFA
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T11:23:00Z
Current draught
3.9 m
Maximum static draught
4 m
Year built
2011-01-01
Gross tonnage
138
Dead weight
177 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T17:01:38Z