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Tuvalu flag

SONA IX — Tug · IMO 9502099

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World map showing the last known position of SONA IX at 18° 57.481' N, 72° 51.788' E
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SONA IX is currently positioned in the Arabian Sea, at 18.9580° N, 72.8631° E. It is sailing from JAIGAD to MUMBAI ANCH with an ETA of 22 Jul 2026, 08:01 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 14:02 UTC.

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Stopped
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
38.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
---
Static Draught
3 m
Current Draught

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India flag
JAIGADINJGD
ATD
12:39 UTCJul 21, 2026
ETA
08:01 UTCJul 22, 2026
SONA IX

SONA IX

Identity

Tug
Type
Tuvalu flagTV
Flag
9502099
IMO Number
572737220
MMSI
N/A
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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Departure Port
Port of JAIGAD
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Destination Port
Port of MUMBAI ANCH
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About SONA IX

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SONA IX — Tug

SONA IX is a tug registered under the Tuvalu flag.

SONA IX route and voyage history

SONA IX is currently on a voyage from JAIGAD to MUMBAI ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-07-22T08:01:00Z. The live route and current course of SONA IX 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 SONA IX can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 572737220
  • IMO: 9502099
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Tuvalu

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SONA IX right now?+
SONA IX is currently in the Arabian Sea. It is sailing from JAIGAD to MUMBAI ANCH with an ETA of 22 Jul 2026, 08:01 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 SONA IX?+
SONA IX broadcasts MMSI 572737220 and is registered as IMO 9502099. 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 SONA IX?+
SONA IX is classified as a tug vessel registered under the TV 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 TV flag list at /flag/tv.
How can I see the live position of SONA IX?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SONA IX 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 SONA IX'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 SONA IX?+
As a tug, SONA IX 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.

SONA IX — Key Facts

MMSI
572737220
IMO number
9502099
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
TV
Navigation status
Stopped
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
38.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
18.9580°, 72.8631°
Destination
MUMBAI ANCH
ETA
2026-07-22T08:01:00Z
Departure port
JAIGAD
Actual time of departure
2026-07-21T12:39:00Z
Current draught
3 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T14:02:00Z