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TUO FU 8 — Cargo · IMO 9649249

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TUO FU 8 is currently at anchor in the Persian Gulf, at 24.7281° N, 56.6763° E. It is sailing from SOHAR to SOHAR ANCH with an ETA of 3 Nov 2026, 00:07 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 19:22 UTC.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
127.0°
/ 60°
Course / Heading
13.5 m
Static Draught
12.5 m
Current Draught

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ATD
23:49 UTCNov 2, 2026
ETA
00:07 UTCNov 3, 2026
TUO FU 8

TUO FU 8

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9649249
IMO Number
477319700
MMSI
VRLP9
Call Sign

Specifications

229 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2013-01-01
Year Built
81,721 t
Deadweight
44,315 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
CATIC SHIPBUILDING - TAIZHOU JIANGSU, CHINA
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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About TUO FU 8

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

TUO FU 8 — Cargo

Built in 2013, with a gross tonnage of 44,315 GT, and a dead weight of 81,721 tonnes, TUO FU 8 is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is owned by TUOFU SHIPPING MANAGEMENT - FUZHOU, CHINA, built by CATIC SHIPBUILDING - TAIZHOU JIANGSU, CHINA.

TUO FU 8 route and voyage history

TUO FU 8 is currently on a voyage from SOHAR to SOHAR ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-03T00:07:00Z. The live route and current course of TUO FU 8 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

TUO FU 8 is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as TUO FU 8 can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 477319700
  • IMO: 9649249
  • Call sign: VRLP9
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is TUO FU 8 right now?

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TUO FU 8 is currently at anchor in the Persian Gulf, within the Strait of Hormuz. It is sailing from SOHAR to SOHAR ANCH with an ETA of 3 Nov 2026, 00:07 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 TUO FU 8?

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TUO FU 8 broadcasts MMSI 477319700 and is registered as IMO 9649249, with call sign VRLP9 . 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 TUO FU 8?

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TUO FU 8 is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the HK flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo and full HK flag list at /flag/hk.

How can I see the live position of TUO FU 8?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from TUO FU 8 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 TUO FU 8's position updated?

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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 TUO FU 8?

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TUO FU 8 is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, TUO FU 8 sits in the same design class as the other cargos listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full cargo directory at /vessel-type/cargo. TUO FU 8 has a gross tonnage of 44,315 GT.

TUO FU 8 — Key Facts

MMSI
477319700
IMO number
9649249
Call sign
VRLP9
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
127.0°
Heading
60°
Last known position
24.7281°, 56.6763°
Destination
SOHAR ANCH
ETA
2026-11-03T00:07:00Z
Departure port
SOHAR
Actual time of departure
2026-11-02T23:49:00Z
Current draught
12.5 m
Maximum static draught
13.5 m
Year built
2013-01-01
Gross tonnage
44315
Dead weight
81721 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T19:22:00Z