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SOFIA III — Tug · IMO 9392511

MZStopped
World map showing the last known position of SOFIA III at 16° 35.107' S, 39° 39.318' E
NSEW
Current PositionNo recent signal

SOFIA III has not broadcast an AIS position for 139 days. Its most recent report placed it in the Mozambique Channel, at 16.5851° S, 39.6553° E, on 22 Mar 2026, 18:16 UTC. It was sailing from MOMA to MOMA.

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Stopped
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
294.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
---
Static Draught
2.7 m
Current Draught
ATD
Mar 21, 2026, 11:15 UTC
ETA
Mar 22, 2026, 08:40 UTC
From
MOMA
To
MOMA

Voyage Tracker

Mozambique flag
MOMAMZMMW
ATD
11:15 UTCMar 21, 2026
Mozambique flag
MOMAMZMMW
ETA
08:40 UTCMar 22, 2026
SOFIA III

SOFIA III

Identity

Tug
Type
Mozambique flagMZ
Flag
9392511
IMO Number
650148000
MMSI
N/A
Call Sign

Specifications

N/A
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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About SOFIA III

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SOFIA III — Tug

SOFIA III is a tug registered under the Mozambique flag.

SOFIA III route and voyage history

SOFIA III is currently on a voyage from MOMA to MOMA with an estimated arrival on 2026-03-22T08:40:00Z. The live route and current course of SOFIA III 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 SOFIA III can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 650148000
  • IMO: 9392511
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Mozambique

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SOFIA III right now?+
SOFIA III has not broadcast an AIS position for 139 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the Mozambique Channel, on 22 Mar 2026, 18:16 UTC. It was sailing from MOMA to MOMA. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.
What are the identifiers for SOFIA III?+
SOFIA III broadcasts MMSI 650148000 and is registered as IMO 9392511. 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 SOFIA III?+
SOFIA III is classified as a tug vessel registered under the MZ 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 MZ flag list at /flag/mz.
How can I see the live position of SOFIA III?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SOFIA III 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 SOFIA III'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 SOFIA III?+
As a tug, SOFIA III 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.

SOFIA III — Key Facts

MMSI
650148000
IMO number
9392511
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
MZ
Navigation status
Stopped
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
294.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
-16.5851°, 39.6553°
Destination
MOMA
ETA
2026-03-22T08:40:00Z
Departure port
MOMA
Actual time of departure
2026-03-21T11:15:00Z
Current draught
2.7 m
AIS last updated
2026-03-22T18:16:00Z