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TAPUHI — Tug · IMO 9647435

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World map showing the last known position of TAPUHI at 41° 16.864' S, 174° 46.875' E
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TAPUHI is currently positioned in the Tasman Sea, at 41.2811° S, 174.7813° E. It is sailing from WELLINGTON to WELLINGTON with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 15:06 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 16:27 UTC.

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Stopped
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 348°
Course / Heading
4.2 m
Static Draught
4.2 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
14:51 UTCSep 7, 2026
ETA
15:06 UTCSep 7, 2026
TAPUHI

TAPUHI

Identity

Tug
Type
New Zealand flagNZ
Flag
9647435
IMO Number
512003558
MMSI
ZMG2705
Call Sign

Specifications

24 m × 11 m
Length × Breadth
2013-01-01
Year Built
125 t
Deadweight
250 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
DAMEN SHIPYARD GORINCHEM - GORINCHEM, NETHERLANDS
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About TAPUHI

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

TAPUHI — Tug

Built in 2013, with a gross tonnage of 250 GT, and a dead weight of 125 tonnes, TAPUHI is a tug registered under the New Zealand flag. The vessel is built by DAMEN SHIPYARD GORINCHEM - GORINCHEM, NETHERLANDS.

TAPUHI route and voyage history

TAPUHI is currently on a voyage from WELLINGTON to WELLINGTON with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-07T15:06:00Z. The live route and current course of TAPUHI 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 TAPUHI can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 512003558
  • IMO: 9647435
  • Call sign: ZMG2705
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: New Zealand

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is TAPUHI right now?+
TAPUHI is currently in the Tasman Sea. It is sailing from WELLINGTON to WELLINGTON with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 15:06 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 TAPUHI?+
TAPUHI broadcasts MMSI 512003558 and is registered as IMO 9647435, with call sign ZMG2705. 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 TAPUHI?+
TAPUHI 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 TAPUHI?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from TAPUHI 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 TAPUHI'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 TAPUHI?+
As a tug, TAPUHI 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. TAPUHI has a gross tonnage of 250 GT.

TAPUHI — Key Facts

MMSI
512003558
IMO number
9647435
Call sign
ZMG2705
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
NZ
Navigation status
Stopped
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
348°
Last known position
-41.2811°, 174.7813°
Destination
WELLINGTON
ETA
2026-09-07T15:06:00Z
Departure port
WELLINGTON
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T14:51:00Z
Current draught
4.2 m
Maximum static draught
4.2 m
Year built
2013-01-01
Gross tonnage
250
Dead weight
125 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T16:27:40Z