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RAKIWAI — Tug · IMO 9858254

NZMoored
World map showing the last known position of RAKIWAI at 46° 35.663' S, 168° 20.305' E
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Current PositionLast report

RAKIWAI was last reported moored in the Tasman Sea, at 46.5944° S, 168.3384° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 02:13 UTC. It was sailing from BLUFF to BLUFF with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 23:59 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
5.9 m
Static Draught
5.9 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

New Zealand flag
BLUFFNZBLU
ATD
23:45 UTCSep 7, 2026
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BLUFFNZBLU
ETA
23:59 UTCSep 7, 2026
RAKIWAI

RAKIWAI

Identity

Tug
Type
New Zealand flagNZ
Flag
9858254
IMO Number
512010396
MMSI
ZMBF
Call Sign

Specifications

24 m × 12 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 RAKIWAI

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

RAKIWAI — Tug

RAKIWAI is a tug registered under the New Zealand flag.

RAKIWAI route and voyage history

RAKIWAI is currently on a voyage from BLUFF to BLUFF with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-07T23:59:00Z. The live route and current course of RAKIWAI 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 RAKIWAI can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 512010396
  • IMO: 9858254
  • Call sign: ZMBF
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: New Zealand

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is RAKIWAI right now?+
RAKIWAI was last reported moored in the Tasman Sea, on 8 Sep 2026, 02:13 UTC. It was sailing from BLUFF to BLUFF with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 23:59 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 RAKIWAI?+
RAKIWAI broadcasts MMSI 512010396 and is registered as IMO 9858254, with call sign ZMBF. 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 RAKIWAI?+
RAKIWAI 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 RAKIWAI?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from RAKIWAI 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 RAKIWAI'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 RAKIWAI?+
As a tug, RAKIWAI 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.

RAKIWAI — Key Facts

MMSI
512010396
IMO number
9858254
Call sign
ZMBF
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
NZ
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
-46.5944°, 168.3384°
Destination
BLUFF
ETA
2026-09-07T23:59:00Z
Departure port
BLUFF
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T23:45:00Z
Current draught
5.9 m
Maximum static draught
5.9 m
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T02:13:57Z