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HULK — Tug · IMO 9555553

PWMoored
World map showing the last known position of HULK at 25° 22.184' N, 55° 22.776' E
NSEW
Current PositionNo recent signal

HULK has not broadcast an AIS position for 25 days. Its most recent report placed it in the Persian Gulf, at 25.3697° N, 55.3796° E, on 14 Aug 2026, 04:21 UTC. It was sailing from SHARJAH to SHARJAH.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
11.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
3.8 m
Static Draught
3.5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

United Arab Emirates flag
SHARJAHAESHJ
ATD
15:18 UTCMay 18, 2026
United Arab Emirates flag
SHARJAHAESHJ
ETA
05:25 UTCJun 19, 2026
HULK

HULK

Identity

Tug
Type
Palau flagPW
Flag
9555553
IMO Number
511101310
MMSI
T8A4624
Call Sign

Specifications

37 m × 20 m
Length × Breadth
2009-01-01
Year Built
308 t
Deadweight
476 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
SHIN YANG SHIPYARD - MIRI, MALAYSIA
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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About HULK

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

HULK — Tug

Built in 2009, with a gross tonnage of 476 GT, and a dead weight of 308 tonnes, HULK is a tug registered under the Palau flag. The vessel is owned by SHIN YANG SHIPPING - MIRI, MALAYSIA, built by SHIN YANG SHIPYARD - MIRI, MALAYSIA.

HULK route and voyage history

HULK is currently on a voyage from SHARJAH to SHARJAH with an estimated arrival on 2026-06-19T05:25:00Z. The live route and current course of HULK 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

HULK is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as HULK can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 511101310
  • IMO: 9555553
  • Call sign: T8A4624
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Palau

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is HULK right now?+
HULK has not broadcast an AIS position for 25 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the Persian Gulf, on 14 Aug 2026, 04:21 UTC. It was sailing from SHARJAH to SHARJAH. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.
What are the identifiers for HULK?+
HULK broadcasts MMSI 511101310 and is registered as IMO 9555553, with call sign T8A4624. 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 HULK?+
HULK is classified as a tug vessel registered under the PW 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 PW flag list at /flag/pw.
How can I see the live position of HULK?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HULK 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 HULK'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 HULK?+
HULK is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, HULK 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. HULK has a gross tonnage of 476 GT.

HULK — Key Facts

MMSI
511101310
IMO number
9555553
Call sign
T8A4624
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
PW
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
11.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
25.3697°, 55.3796°
Destination
SHARJAH
ETA
2026-06-19T05:25:00Z
Departure port
SHARJAH
Actual time of departure
2026-05-18T15:18:00Z
Current draught
3.5 m
Maximum static draught
3.8 m
Year built
2009-01-01
Gross tonnage
476
Dead weight
308 t
AIS last updated
2026-08-14T04:21:00Z