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SPARKY — Tug · IMO 9909699

NZ
World map showing the last known position of SPARKY at 36° 50.292' S, 174° 47.563' E
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Current PositionLast report

SPARKY was last reported in the Tasman Sea, at 36.8382° S, 174.7927° E.

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SPARKY

SPARKY

Identity

Tug
Type
New Zealand flagNZ
Flag
9909699
IMO Number
512009984
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Call Sign

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About SPARKY

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SPARKY — Tug

SPARKY is a tug registered under the New Zealand flag.

SPARKY route and voyage history

The most recent AIS broadcast from SPARKY is shown on the live map above. The live route and current course of SPARKY 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 SPARKY 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 SPARKY right now?+
SPARKY 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 SPARKY?+
SPARKY broadcasts MMSI 512009984 and is registered as IMO 9909699. 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 SPARKY?+
SPARKY 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 SPARKY?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SPARKY 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 SPARKY'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 SPARKY?+
As a tug, SPARKY 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.

SPARKY — Key Facts

MMSI
512009984
IMO number
9909699
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
NZ
Current speed
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Course over ground
0.0°
Last known position
-36.8382°, 174.7927°