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VORTEX VELATug · IMO 9778222

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VORTEX VELA was last reported in the Persian Gulf, at 25.5074° N, 55.4221° E.

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VORTEX VELA

VORTEX VELA

Identity

Tug
Type
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Flag
9778222
IMO Number
636024295
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About VORTEX VELA

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VORTEX VELA — Tug

VORTEX VELA is a tug registered under the Liberia flag.

VORTEX VELA route and voyage history

The most recent AIS broadcast from VORTEX VELA is shown on the live map above. The live route and current course of VORTEX VELA 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 VORTEX VELA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 636024295
  • IMO: 9778222
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VORTEX VELA right now?+
VORTEX VELA was last reported in the Persian Gulf, within the Strait of Hormuz. 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 VORTEX VELA?+
VORTEX VELA broadcasts MMSI 636024295 and is registered as IMO 9778222. 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 VORTEX VELA?+
VORTEX VELA 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 VORTEX VELA?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VORTEX VELA 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 VORTEX VELA'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 VORTEX VELA?+
As a tug, VORTEX VELA 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.

VORTEX VELA — Key Facts

MMSI
636024295
IMO number
9778222
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
LR
Current speed
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Course over ground
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Last known position
25.5074°, 55.4221°