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FLATBACK — Tug · IMO 9756547

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World map showing the last known position of FLATBACK at 20° 49.634' S, 116° 11.500' E
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FLATBACK is currently under way in the Indian Ocean, at 20.8272° S, 116.1917° E, making 0.0 knots on a course of 86°. It is sailing from CAPE PRESTON to CAPE PRESTON with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 02:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 16:00 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
86.0°
/ 358°
Course / Heading
4.8 m
Static Draught
5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
00:12 UTCSep 8, 2026
ETA
02:00 UTCSep 8, 2026
FLATBACK

FLATBACK

Identity

Tug
Type
Singapore flagSG
Flag
9756547
IMO Number
564282000
MMSI
9V3963
Call Sign

Specifications

32 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 FLATBACK

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

FLATBACK — Tug

FLATBACK is a tug registered under the Singapore flag.

FLATBACK route and voyage history

FLATBACK is currently on a voyage from CAPE PRESTON to CAPE PRESTON with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T02:00:00Z. The live route and current course of FLATBACK 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 FLATBACK can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 564282000
  • IMO: 9756547
  • Call sign: 9V3963
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Singapore

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is FLATBACK right now?+
FLATBACK is currently under way in the Indian Ocean. It is sailing from CAPE PRESTON to CAPE PRESTON with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 02:00 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 FLATBACK?+
FLATBACK broadcasts MMSI 564282000 and is registered as IMO 9756547, with call sign 9V3963 . 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 FLATBACK?+
FLATBACK is classified as a tug vessel registered under the SG 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 SG flag list at /flag/sg.
How can I see the live position of FLATBACK?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from FLATBACK 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 FLATBACK'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 FLATBACK?+
As a tug, FLATBACK 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.

FLATBACK — Key Facts

MMSI
564282000
IMO number
9756547
Call sign
9V3963
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
SG
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
86.0°
Heading
358°
Last known position
-20.8272°, 116.1917°
Destination
CAPE PRESTON
ETA
2026-09-08T02:00:00Z
Departure port
CAPE PRESTON
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T00:12:00Z
Current draught
5 m
Maximum static draught
4.8 m
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T16:00:00Z