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WANTAS 8 — Tug · MMSI 533053600

MYUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of WANTAS 8 at 6° 11.438' N, 100° 1.631' E
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Current PositionLast report

WANTAS 8 was last reported under way in the South China Sea, at 6.1906° N, 100.0272° E, on 7 Sep 2026, 15:29 UTC. It was sailing from LANGKAWI to LANGKAWI with an ETA of 6 Sep 2026, 20:41 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
4.1 kn
Speed
111.0°
/ 111°
Course / Heading
---
Static Draught
1 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
12:13 UTCSep 7, 2026
ETA
20:41 UTCSep 6, 2026
WANTAS 8

WANTAS 8

Identity

Tug
Type
Malaysia flagMY
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
533053600
MMSI
9MKQ6
Call Sign

Specifications

N/A
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 WANTAS 8

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

WANTAS 8 — Tug

WANTAS 8 is a tug registered under the Malaysia flag.

WANTAS 8 route and voyage history

WANTAS 8 is currently on a voyage from LANGKAWI to LANGKAWI with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-06T20:41:00Z. The live route and current course of WANTAS 8 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 WANTAS 8 can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 533053600
  • Call sign: 9MKQ6
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Malaysia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is WANTAS 8 right now?+
WANTAS 8 was last reported under way in the South China Sea, within the Strait of Malacca, on 7 Sep 2026, 15:29 UTC. It was sailing from LANGKAWI to LANGKAWI with an ETA of 6 Sep 2026, 20:41 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 WANTAS 8?+
WANTAS 8 broadcasts MMSI 533053600, with call sign 9MKQ6. 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 WANTAS 8?+
WANTAS 8 is classified as a tug vessel registered under the MY 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 MY flag list at /flag/my.
How can I see the live position of WANTAS 8?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from WANTAS 8 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 WANTAS 8'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 WANTAS 8?+
As a tug, WANTAS 8 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.

WANTAS 8 — Key Facts

MMSI
533053600
Call sign
9MKQ6
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
MY
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
4.1 knots
Course over ground
111.0°
Heading
111°
Last known position
6.1906°, 100.0272°
Destination
LANGKAWI
ETA
2026-09-06T20:41:00Z
Departure port
LANGKAWI
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T12:13:00Z
Current draught
1 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-07T15:29:00Z