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OSPREY — Tug · MMSI 601273800

ZA
World map showing the last known position of OSPREY at 33° 1.523' S, 17° 58.965' E
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Current PositionLast report

OSPREY was last reported in the South Atlantic Ocean, at 33.0254° S, 17.9828° E.

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OSPREY

OSPREY

Identity

Tug
Type
South Africa flagZA
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IMO Number
601273800
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About OSPREY

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

OSPREY — Tug

OSPREY is a tug registered under the South Africa flag.

OSPREY route and voyage history

The most recent AIS broadcast from OSPREY is shown on the live map above. The live route and current course of OSPREY 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 OSPREY 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 OSPREY right now?+
OSPREY was last reported in the South Atlantic Ocean, within the Cape of Good Hope route. 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 OSPREY?+
OSPREY broadcasts MMSI 601273800. 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 OSPREY?+
OSPREY is classified as a tug vessel registered under the ZA 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 ZA flag list at /flag/za.
How can I see the live position of OSPREY?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from OSPREY 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 OSPREY'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 OSPREY?+
As a tug, OSPREY 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.

OSPREY — Key Facts

MMSI
601273800
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
ZA
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Last known position
-33.0254°, 17.9828°