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KATEA — Tug · IMO 9259654

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World map showing the last known position of KATEA at 1° 17.976' S, 176° 0.061' E
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KATEA is currently under way in the South Pacific Ocean, at 1.2996° S, 176.0010° E, making 3.0 knots on a course of 147°. It is sailing from BETIO to BETIO with an ETA of 17 Sep 2026, 17:00 UTC. AIS position received 23 Sep 2026, 03:19 UTC.

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Towing astern
Current Navigational Status
3.0 kn
Speed
147.0°
/ 148°
Course / Heading
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Static Draught
3.6 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Kiribati flag
BETIOKITRW
ATD
18:48 UTCSep 13, 2026
Kiribati flag
BETIOKITRW
ETA
17:00 UTCSep 17, 2026
KATEA

KATEA

Identity

Tug
Type
Cook Islands flagCK
Flag
9259654
IMO Number
518274000
MMSI
E5U2224
Call Sign

Specifications

N/A
Length × Breadth
2001-01-01
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
254 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
TUONG AIK SHIPYARD - SIBU, MALAYSIA
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About KATEA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

KATEA — Tug

Built in 2001, with a gross tonnage of 254 GT, KATEA is a tug registered under the Cook Islands flag. The vessel is built by TUONG AIK SHIPYARD - SIBU, MALAYSIA.

KATEA route and voyage history

KATEA is currently on a voyage from BETIO to BETIO with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-17T17:00:00Z. The live route and current course of KATEA 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 KATEA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 518274000
  • IMO: 9259654
  • Call sign: E5U2224
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Cook Islands

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is KATEA right now?

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KATEA is currently under way in the South Pacific Ocean. It is sailing from BETIO to BETIO with an ETA of 17 Sep 2026, 17:00 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 KATEA?

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KATEA broadcasts MMSI 518274000 and is registered as IMO 9259654, with call sign E5U2224. 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 KATEA?

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KATEA is classified as a tug vessel registered under the CK 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 CK flag list at /flag/ck.

How can I see the live position of KATEA?

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

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As a tug, KATEA 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. KATEA has a gross tonnage of 254 GT.

KATEA — Key Facts

MMSI
518274000
IMO number
9259654
Call sign
E5U2224
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
CK
Navigation status
Towing astern
Current speed
3.0 knots
Course over ground
147.0°
Heading
148°
Last known position
-1.2996°, 176.0010°
Destination
BETIO
ETA
2026-09-17T17:00:00Z
Departure port
BETIO
Actual time of departure
2026-09-13T18:48:00Z
Current draught
3.6 m
Year built
2001-01-01
Gross tonnage
254
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-23T03:19:00Z