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TAVURVUR — Tug · IMO 9279288

PGUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of TAVURVUR at 9° 25.595' S, 147° 6.029' E
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Current PositionLast report

TAVURVUR was last reported under way in the South Pacific Ocean, at 9.4266° S, 147.1005° E, on 4 Aug 2026, 23:59 UTC. It was sailing from PORT MORESBY to PORT MORESBY with an ETA of 1 Aug 2026, 01:56 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
2.9 kn
Speed
323.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
4 m
Static Draught
4 m
Current Draught
ATD
Jul 31, 2026, 22:49 UTC
ETA
Aug 1, 2026, 01:56 UTC
From
PORT MORESBY
To
PORT MORESBY

Voyage Tracker

ATD
22:49 UTCJul 31, 2026
ETA
01:56 UTCAug 1, 2026
TAVURVUR

TAVURVUR

Identity

Tug
Type
Papua New Guinea flagPG
Flag
9279288
IMO Number
553112028
MMSI
P2V5833
Call Sign

Specifications

30 m × 10 m
Length × Breadth
2003-01-01
Year Built
200 t
Deadweight
286 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
ASL MARINE HOLDINGS - SINGAPORE
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About TAVURVUR

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

TAVURVUR — Tug

Built in 2003, with a gross tonnage of 286 GT, and a dead weight of 200 tonnes, TAVURVUR is a tug registered under the Papua New Guinea flag. The vessel is built by ASL MARINE HOLDINGS - SINGAPORE.

TAVURVUR route and voyage history

TAVURVUR is currently on a voyage from PORT MORESBY to PORT MORESBY with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-01T01:56:00Z. The live route and current course of TAVURVUR 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 TAVURVUR 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 TAVURVUR right now?+
TAVURVUR was last reported under way in the South Pacific Ocean, on 4 Aug 2026, 23:59 UTC. It was sailing from PORT MORESBY to PORT MORESBY with an ETA of 1 Aug 2026, 01:56 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 TAVURVUR?+
TAVURVUR broadcasts MMSI 553112028 and is registered as IMO 9279288, with call sign P2V5833. 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 TAVURVUR?+
TAVURVUR is classified as a tug vessel registered under the PG 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 PG flag list at /flag/pg.
How can I see the live position of TAVURVUR?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from TAVURVUR 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 TAVURVUR'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 TAVURVUR?+
As a tug, TAVURVUR 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. TAVURVUR has a gross tonnage of 286 GT.

TAVURVUR — Key Facts

MMSI
553112028
IMO number
9279288
Call sign
P2V5833
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
PG
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
2.9 knots
Course over ground
323.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
-9.4266°, 147.1005°
Destination
PORT MORESBY
ETA
2026-08-01T01:56:00Z
Departure port
PORT MORESBY
Actual time of departure
2026-07-31T22:49:00Z
Current draught
4 m
Maximum static draught
4 m
Year built
2003-01-01
Gross tonnage
286
Dead weight
200 t
AIS last updated
2026-08-04T23:59:56Z