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TAIAROA — Tug · IMO 9647423

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TAIAROA is currently positioned in the Tasman Sea, at 45.8148° S, 170.6245° E. It is sailing from PORT CHALMERS to PORT CHALMERS with an ETA of 5 Nov 2026, 01:37 UTC. AIS position received 6 Nov 2026, 12:09 UTC.

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Stopped
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
288.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
5.5 m
Static Draught
5.5 m
Current Draught

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ATD
00:52 UTCNov 5, 2026
ETA
01:37 UTCNov 5, 2026
TAIAROA

TAIAROA

Identity

Tug
Type
New Zealand flagNZ
Flag
9647423
IMO Number
512004499
MMSI
ZMU6836
Call Sign

Specifications

24 m × 11 m
Length × Breadth
2014-01-01
Year Built
150 t
Deadweight
250 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
DAMEN SHIPYARD GORINCHEM - GORINCHEM, NETHERLANDS
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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About TAIAROA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

TAIAROA — Tug

Built in 2014, with a gross tonnage of 250 GT, and a dead weight of 150 tonnes, TAIAROA is a tug registered under the New Zealand flag. The vessel is built by DAMEN SHIPYARD GORINCHEM - GORINCHEM, NETHERLANDS.

TAIAROA route and voyage history

TAIAROA is currently on a voyage from PORT CHALMERS to PORT CHALMERS with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-05T01:37:00Z. The live route and current course of TAIAROA 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

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

  • MMSI: 512004499
  • IMO: 9647423
  • Call sign: ZMU6836
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: New Zealand

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is TAIAROA right now?

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TAIAROA is currently in the Tasman Sea. It is sailing from PORT CHALMERS to PORT CHALMERS with an ETA of 5 Nov 2026, 01:37 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 TAIAROA?

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TAIAROA broadcasts MMSI 512004499 and is registered as IMO 9647423, with call sign ZMU6836. 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 TAIAROA?

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TAIAROA 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 TAIAROA?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from TAIAROA 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 TAIAROA'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 TAIAROA?

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TAIAROA is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, TAIAROA 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. TAIAROA has a gross tonnage of 250 GT.

TAIAROA — Key Facts

MMSI
512004499
IMO number
9647423
Call sign
ZMU6836
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
NZ
Navigation status
Stopped
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
288.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
-45.8148°, 170.6245°
Destination
PORT CHALMERS
ETA
2026-11-05T01:37:00Z
Departure port
PORT CHALMERS
Actual time of departure
2026-11-05T00:52:00Z
Current draught
5.5 m
Maximum static draught
5.5 m
Year built
2014-01-01
Gross tonnage
250
Dead weight
150 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T12:09:00Z