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IRIS — Tug · IMO 9561239

LRAt anchor
World map showing the last known position of IRIS at 25° 50.631' N, 51° 39.924' E
NSEW
Current PositionLive

IRIS is currently at anchor in the Persian Gulf, at 25.8439° N, 51.6654° E. It is sailing from RAS LAFFAN to RAS LAFFAN ANCH with an ETA of 6 Sep 2026, 21:42 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 14:01 UTC.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
232.0°
/ 147°
Course / Heading
4.9 m
Static Draught
4.3 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
21:39 UTCSep 6, 2026
ETA
21:42 UTCSep 6, 2026
IRIS

IRIS

Identity

Tug
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9561239
IMO Number
636022262
MMSI
5LHY4
Call Sign

Specifications

70 m × 16 m
Length × Breadth
2009-01-01
Year Built
3,007 t
Deadweight
2,418 t
Gross Tonnage
5,820 kW
Engine Power
NANYANG SHIPBUILDING
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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About IRIS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

IRIS — Tug

Built in 2009, with a gross tonnage of 2,418 GT, and a dead weight of 3,007 tonnes, IRIS is a tug registered under the Liberia flag. The vessel is owned by MERMAID MARINE ASIA - SINGAPORE, built by NANYANG SHIPBUILDING.

IRIS route and voyage history

IRIS is currently on a voyage from RAS LAFFAN to RAS LAFFAN ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-06T21:42:00Z. The live route and current course of IRIS 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

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

  • MMSI: 636022262
  • IMO: 9561239
  • Call sign: 5LHY4
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is IRIS right now?+
IRIS is currently at anchor in the Persian Gulf. It is sailing from RAS LAFFAN to RAS LAFFAN ANCH with an ETA of 6 Sep 2026, 21:42 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 IRIS?+
IRIS broadcasts MMSI 636022262 and is registered as IMO 9561239, with call sign 5LHY4. 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 IRIS?+
IRIS is classified as a tug vessel registered under the LR 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 LR flag list at /flag/lr.
How can I see the live position of IRIS?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from IRIS 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 IRIS'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 IRIS?+
IRIS is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, IRIS 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. IRIS has a gross tonnage of 2,418 GT.

IRIS — Key Facts

MMSI
636022262
IMO number
9561239
Call sign
5LHY4
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
232.0°
Heading
147°
Last known position
25.8439°, 51.6654°
Destination
RAS LAFFAN ANCH
ETA
2026-09-06T21:42:00Z
Departure port
RAS LAFFAN
Actual time of departure
2026-09-06T21:39:00Z
Current draught
4.3 m
Maximum static draught
4.9 m
Year built
2009-01-01
Gross tonnage
2418
Dead weight
3007 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T14:01:00Z