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SIBANYE — Tug · MMSI 601977000

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SIBANYE is currently moored in the Indian Ocean, at 29.8813° S, 31.0336° E. It is sailing from DURBAN to DURBAN with an ETA of 25 Aug 2026, 11:44 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 18:37 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.2 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 78°
Course / Heading
3 m
Static Draught
3 m
Current Draught

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South Africa flag
DURBANZADUR
ATD
10:40 UTCAug 25, 2026
South Africa flag
DURBANZADUR
ETA
11:44 UTCAug 25, 2026
SIBANYE

SIBANYE

Identity

Tug
Type
South Africa flagZA
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
601977000
MMSI
ZR5163
Call Sign

Specifications

16 m × 6 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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Departure Port
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About SIBANYE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SIBANYE — Tug

SIBANYE is a tug registered under the South Africa flag.

SIBANYE route and voyage history

SIBANYE is currently on a voyage from DURBAN to DURBAN with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-25T11:44:00Z. The live route and current course of SIBANYE 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 SIBANYE 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 SIBANYE right now?+
SIBANYE is currently moored in the Indian Ocean. It is sailing from DURBAN to DURBAN with an ETA of 25 Aug 2026, 11:44 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 SIBANYE?+
SIBANYE broadcasts MMSI 601977000, with call sign ZR5163. 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 SIBANYE?+
SIBANYE 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 SIBANYE?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SIBANYE 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 SIBANYE'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 SIBANYE?+
As a tug, SIBANYE 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.

SIBANYE — Key Facts

MMSI
601977000
Call sign
ZR5163
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
ZA
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.2 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
78°
Last known position
-29.8813°, 31.0336°
Destination
DURBAN
ETA
2026-08-25T11:44:00Z
Departure port
DURBAN
Actual time of departure
2026-08-25T10:40:00Z
Current draught
3 m
Maximum static draught
3 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T18:37:57Z