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TAIKOO — Tug · IMO 9600504

HKUnder way sailing
World map showing the last known position of TAIKOO at 22° 15.853' N, 113° 20.317' E
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TAIKOO is currently under way in the South China Sea, at 22.2642° N, 113.3386° E, making 0.4 knots on a course of 91°. It is sailing from HONG KONG to HONG KONG with an ETA of 24 Aug 2026, 01:25 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 09:30 UTC.

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Under way sailing
Current Navigational Status
0.4 kn
Speed
91.0°
/ 327°
Course / Heading
5.8 m
Static Draught
4.3 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
17:07 UTCAug 23, 2026
ETA
01:25 UTCAug 24, 2026
TAIKOO

TAIKOO

Identity

Tug
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9600504
IMO Number
477095700
MMSI
SSD
Call Sign

Specifications

30 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
2011-01-01
Year Built
198 t
Deadweight
481 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
CHEOY LEE SHIPYARD - HONG KONG, CHINA
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About TAIKOO

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

TAIKOO — Tug

Built in 2011, with a gross tonnage of 481 GT, and a dead weight of 198 tonnes, TAIKOO is a tug registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is owned by HONG KONG UNITED DOCKYARD - HONG KONG, CHINA, built by CHEOY LEE SHIPYARD - HONG KONG, CHINA.

TAIKOO route and voyage history

TAIKOO is currently on a voyage from HONG KONG to HONG KONG with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-24T01:25:00Z. The live route and current course of TAIKOO 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 TAIKOO can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 477095700
  • IMO: 9600504
  • Call sign: SSD
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is TAIKOO right now?+
TAIKOO is currently under way in the South China Sea. It is sailing from HONG KONG to HONG KONG with an ETA of 24 Aug 2026, 01:25 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 TAIKOO?+
TAIKOO broadcasts MMSI 477095700 and is registered as IMO 9600504, with call sign SSD. 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 TAIKOO?+
TAIKOO is classified as a tug vessel registered under the HK 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 HK flag list at /flag/hk.
How can I see the live position of TAIKOO?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from TAIKOO 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 TAIKOO'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 TAIKOO?+
As a tug, TAIKOO 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. TAIKOO has a gross tonnage of 481 GT.

TAIKOO — Key Facts

MMSI
477095700
IMO number
9600504
Call sign
SSD
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Under way sailing
Current speed
0.4 knots
Course over ground
91.0°
Heading
327°
Last known position
22.2642°, 113.3386°
Destination
HONG KONG
ETA
2026-08-24T01:25:00Z
Departure port
HONG KONG
Actual time of departure
2026-08-23T17:07:00Z
Current draught
4.3 m
Maximum static draught
5.8 m
Year built
2011-01-01
Gross tonnage
481
Dead weight
198 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T09:30:00Z