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BLACKADDER — Tug

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World map showing the last known position of BLACKADDER at 43° 36.344' S, 172° 43.355' E
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Current PositionLive

BLACKADDER is currently positioned in the Tasman Sea, at 43.6057° S, 172.7226° E. It is sailing from LYTTELTON to LYTTELTON with an ETA of 8 Aug 2026, 08:06 UTC. AIS position received 8 Aug 2026, 12:55 UTC.

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Stopped
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 43°
Course / Heading
4.2 m
Static Draught
4.2 m
Current Draught
ATD
Aug 8, 2026, 07:48 UTC
ETA
Aug 8, 2026, 08:06 UTC
From
LYTTELTON
To
LYTTELTON

Voyage Tracker

ATD
07:48 UTCAug 8, 2026
ETA
08:06 UTCAug 8, 2026
BLACKADDER

BLACKADDER

Identity

Tug
Type
New Zealand flagNZ
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
512003189
MMSI
ZMQ3181
Call Sign

Specifications

24 m × 11 m
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About BLACKADDER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BLACKADDER — Tug

BLACKADDER is a tug registered under the New Zealand flag.

BLACKADDER route and voyage history

BLACKADDER is currently on a voyage from LYTTELTON to LYTTELTON with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-08T08:06:00Z. The live route and current course of BLACKADDER 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 BLACKADDER can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 512003189
  • Call sign: ZMQ3181
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: New Zealand

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BLACKADDER right now?+
BLACKADDER is currently in the Tasman Sea. It is sailing from LYTTELTON to LYTTELTON with an ETA of 8 Aug 2026, 08:06 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 BLACKADDER?+
BLACKADDER broadcasts MMSI 512003189, with call sign ZMQ3181. 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 BLACKADDER?+
BLACKADDER is classified as a tug vessel registered under the NZ 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 NZ flag list at /flag/nz.
How can I see the live position of BLACKADDER?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BLACKADDER 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 BLACKADDER'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 BLACKADDER?+
As a tug, BLACKADDER 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.

BLACKADDER — Key Facts

MMSI
512003189
Call sign
ZMQ3181
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
NZ
Navigation status
Stopped
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
43°
Last known position
-43.6057°, 172.7226°
Destination
LYTTELTON
ETA
2026-08-08T08:06:00Z
Departure port
LYTTELTON
Actual time of departure
2026-08-08T07:48:00Z
Current draught
4.2 m
Maximum static draught
4.2 m
AIS last updated
2026-08-08T12:55:38Z