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SK CANOPUS — Tug · IMO 9697765

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World map showing the last known position of SK CANOPUS at 3° 59.790' N, 105° 57.245' E
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Current PositionLive

SK CANOPUS is currently under way in the South China Sea, at 3.9965° N, 105.9541° E, making 7.8 knots on a course of 152°. It is sailing from TANJUNG UBAN to SINGAPORE with an ETA of 5 Sep 2026, 07:48 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 20:24 UTC.

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Under way sailing
Current Navigational Status
7.8 kn
Speed
152.0°
/ 359°
Course / Heading
4.6 m
Static Draught
4.7 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
02:49 UTCJul 19, 2026
ETA
07:48 UTCSep 5, 2026
SK CANOPUS

SK CANOPUS

Identity

Tug
Type
Indonesia flagID
Flag
9697765
IMO Number
525018424
MMSI
YCMB
Call Sign

Specifications

59 m × 15 m
Length × Breadth
2014-01-01
Year Built
1,282 t
Deadweight
1,678 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
PLA 4807 FACTORY - FU'AN, CHINA
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of TANJUNG UBAN
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Destination Port
Port of SINGAPORE
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About SK CANOPUS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SK CANOPUS — Tug

Built in 2014, with a gross tonnage of 1,678 GT, and a dead weight of 1,282 tonnes, SK CANOPUS is a tug registered under the Indonesia flag. The vessel is owned by BAHTERA NIAGA INDONESIA - JAKARTA, INDONESIA, built by PLA 4807 FACTORY - FU'AN, CHINA.

SK CANOPUS route and voyage history

SK CANOPUS is currently on a voyage from TANJUNG UBAN to SINGAPORE with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-05T07:48:00Z. The live route and current course of SK CANOPUS 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

SK CANOPUS is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as SK CANOPUS can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 525018424
  • IMO: 9697765
  • Call sign: YCMB
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Indonesia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SK CANOPUS right now?+
SK CANOPUS is currently under way in the South China Sea, within the Strait of Malacca. It is sailing from TANJUNG UBAN to SINGAPORE with an ETA of 5 Sep 2026, 07:48 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 SK CANOPUS?+
SK CANOPUS broadcasts MMSI 525018424 and is registered as IMO 9697765, with call sign YCMB . 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 SK CANOPUS?+
SK CANOPUS is classified as a tug vessel registered under the ID 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 ID flag list at /flag/id.
How can I see the live position of SK CANOPUS?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SK CANOPUS 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 SK CANOPUS'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 SK CANOPUS?+
SK CANOPUS is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, SK CANOPUS 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. SK CANOPUS has a gross tonnage of 1,678 GT.

SK CANOPUS — Key Facts

MMSI
525018424
IMO number
9697765
Call sign
YCMB
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
ID
Navigation status
Under way sailing
Current speed
7.8 knots
Course over ground
152.0°
Heading
359°
Last known position
3.9965°, 105.9541°
Destination
SINGAPORE
ETA
2026-09-05T07:48:00Z
Departure port
TANJUNG UBAN
Actual time of departure
2026-07-19T02:49:00Z
Current draught
4.7 m
Maximum static draught
4.6 m
Year built
2014-01-01
Gross tonnage
1678
Dead weight
1282 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T20:24:00Z