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CAPRICORN ALPHA — Tug · IMO 9608879

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World map showing the last known position of CAPRICORN ALPHA at 36° 50.611' S, 174° 46.219' E
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CAPRICORN ALPHA was last reported in the Tasman Sea, at 36.8435° S, 174.7703° E.

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CAPRICORN ALPHA

CAPRICORN ALPHA

Identity

Tug
Type
New Zealand flagNZ
Flag
9608879
IMO Number
512005119
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Call Sign

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About CAPRICORN ALPHA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

CAPRICORN ALPHA — Tug

CAPRICORN ALPHA is a tug registered under the New Zealand flag.

CAPRICORN ALPHA route and voyage history

The most recent AIS broadcast from CAPRICORN ALPHA is shown on the live map above. The live route and current course of CAPRICORN ALPHA 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 CAPRICORN ALPHA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is CAPRICORN ALPHA right now?+
CAPRICORN ALPHA was last reported in the Tasman Sea. 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 CAPRICORN ALPHA?+
CAPRICORN ALPHA broadcasts MMSI 512005119 and is registered as IMO 9608879. 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 CAPRICORN ALPHA?+
CAPRICORN ALPHA 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 CAPRICORN ALPHA?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from CAPRICORN ALPHA 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 CAPRICORN ALPHA'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 CAPRICORN ALPHA?+
As a tug, CAPRICORN ALPHA 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.

CAPRICORN ALPHA — Key Facts

MMSI
512005119
IMO number
9608879
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
NZ
Current speed
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Course over ground
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Last known position
-36.8435°, 174.7703°