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ORCADESTug · IMO 8900256

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Latitude / Longitude

23° 1.323' N
59° 57.652' E

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Underway Using Engine
Current Navigational Status
1.0 kn
Speed
285.0°
/ 258°
Course / Heading
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Static Draught
4.5 m
Current Draught
ATD
Jun 2, 2026, 20:41 UTC
ETA
Jun 23, 2026, 07:00 UTC
From
DUQM
To
MUSCAT ANCH

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Oman flag
DUQMOMDQM
ATD
20:41 UTCJun 2, 2026
ETA
07:00 UTCJun 23, 2026
ORCADES

ORCADES

Identity

Tug
Type
Djibouti flagDJ
Flag
8900256
IMO Number
621819071
MMSI
N/A
Call Sign

Specifications

N/A
Length × Breadth
1991-01-01
Year Built
371 t
Deadweight
763 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
BOGENSE SKIBSVAERFT - BOGENSE, DENMARK
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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About ORCADES

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ORCADES — Tug

Built in 1991, with a gross tonnage of 763 GT, and a dead weight of 371 tonnes, ORCADES is a tug registered under the Djibouti flag. The vessel is owned by NORTH STAR SHIPPING - ABERDEEN, United Kingdom (UK), built by BOGENSE SKIBSVAERFT - BOGENSE, DENMARK.

ORCADES route and voyage history

ORCADES is currently on a voyage from DUQM to MUSCAT ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-06-23T07:00:00Z. The live route and current course of ORCADES are shown on the bridge map above, updated whenever the vessel is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass. View ORCADES's full route replay to see voyage history, course changes, and port-by-port movement.

Vessel class and identifiers

ORCADES is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as ORCADES can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 621819071
  • IMO: 8900256
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Djibouti

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the identifiers for ORCADES?+
ORCADES broadcasts MMSI 621819071 and is registered as IMO 8900256. 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 ORCADES?+
ORCADES is classified as a tug vessel registered under the DJ 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 DJ flag list at /flag/dj.
How can I see the live position of ORCADES?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ORCADES 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 ORCADES'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 ORCADES?+
ORCADES is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, ORCADES 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. ORCADES has a gross tonnage of 763 GT.

ORCADES — Key Facts

MMSI
621819071
IMO number
8900256
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
DJ
Navigation status
Underway Using Engine
Current speed
1.0 knots
Course over ground
285.0°
Heading
258°
Last known position
23.0221°, 59.9609°
Destination
MUSCAT ANCH
ETA
2026-06-23T07:00:00Z
Departure port
DUQM
Actual time of departure
2026-06-02T20:41:00Z
Current draught
4.5 m
Year built
1991-01-01
Gross tonnage
763
Dead weight
371 t
AIS last updated
2026-06-23T13:16:00Z