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CP SANDPIPER — Tug · IMO 9732747

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CP SANDPIPER is currently positioned in the Indian Ocean, at 20.8273° S, 116.1916° E. It is sailing from CAPE PRESTON to CAPE PRESTON with an ETA of 23 Oct 2026, 01:30 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 12:56 UTC.

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Stopped
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
282.0°
/ 182°
Course / Heading
2.6 m
Static Draught
2.6 m
Current Draught

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ATD
23:56 UTCOct 22, 2026
ETA
01:30 UTCOct 23, 2026
CP SANDPIPER

CP SANDPIPER

Identity

Tug
Type
Australia flagAU
Flag
9732747
IMO Number
503057940
MMSI
VNZ2456
Call Sign

Specifications

24 m × 10 m
Length × Breadth
2017-01-01
Year Built
92 t
Deadweight
168 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
NEPTUNE SHIPYARDS AALST - AALST, NETHERLANDS
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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About CP SANDPIPER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

CP SANDPIPER — Tug

Built in 2017, with a gross tonnage of 168 GT, and a dead weight of 92 tonnes, CP SANDPIPER is a tug registered under the Australia flag. The vessel is built by NEPTUNE SHIPYARDS AALST - AALST, NETHERLANDS.

CP SANDPIPER route and voyage history

CP SANDPIPER is currently on a voyage from CAPE PRESTON to CAPE PRESTON with an estimated arrival on 2026-10-23T01:30:00Z. The live route and current course of CP SANDPIPER 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

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

  • MMSI: 503057940
  • IMO: 9732747
  • Call sign: VNZ2456
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Australia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is CP SANDPIPER right now?

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CP SANDPIPER is currently in the Indian Ocean. It is sailing from CAPE PRESTON to CAPE PRESTON with an ETA of 23 Oct 2026, 01:30 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 CP SANDPIPER?

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CP SANDPIPER broadcasts MMSI 503057940 and is registered as IMO 9732747, with call sign VNZ2456. 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 CP SANDPIPER?

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CP SANDPIPER is classified as a tug vessel registered under the AU 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 AU flag list at /flag/au.

How can I see the live position of CP SANDPIPER?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from CP SANDPIPER 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 CP SANDPIPER'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 CP SANDPIPER?

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CP SANDPIPER is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, CP SANDPIPER 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. CP SANDPIPER has a gross tonnage of 168 GT.

CP SANDPIPER — Key Facts

MMSI
503057940
IMO number
9732747
Call sign
VNZ2456
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
AU
Navigation status
Stopped
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
282.0°
Heading
182°
Last known position
-20.8273°, 116.1916°
Destination
CAPE PRESTON
ETA
2026-10-23T01:30:00Z
Departure port
CAPE PRESTON
Actual time of departure
2026-10-22T23:56:00Z
Current draught
2.6 m
Maximum static draught
2.6 m
Year built
2017-01-01
Gross tonnage
168
Dead weight
92 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T12:56:00Z