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PLUTAO — Tug · IMO 9205316

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PLUTAO is currently under way in the South Atlantic Ocean, at 26.9012° S, 48.6607° W, making 0.8 knots on a course of 134°. It is sailing from ITAJAI to ITAJAI with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 01:43 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 15:12 UTC.

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Stopped
Current Navigational Status
0.8 kn
Speed
134.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
4.3 m
Static Draught
4.3 m
Current Draught

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ITAJAIBRITJ
ATD
01:02 UTCNov 7, 2026
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ITAJAIBRITJ
ETA
01:43 UTCNov 7, 2026
PLUTAO

PLUTAO

Identity

Tug
Type
Brazil flagBR
Flag
9205316
IMO Number
710000680
MMSI
PS5638
Call Sign

Specifications

28 m × 10 m
Length × Breadth
2003-01-01
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
278 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
DAMEN SHIPYARD GORINCHEM - GORINCHEM, NETHERLANDS
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About PLUTAO

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

PLUTAO — Tug

Built in 2003, with a gross tonnage of 278 GT, PLUTAO is a tug registered under the Brazil flag. The vessel is built by DAMEN SHIPYARD GORINCHEM - GORINCHEM, NETHERLANDS.

PLUTAO route and voyage history

PLUTAO is currently on a voyage from ITAJAI to ITAJAI with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-07T01:43:00Z. The live route and current course of PLUTAO 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 PLUTAO can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 710000680
  • IMO: 9205316
  • Call sign: PS5638
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Brazil

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is PLUTAO right now?

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PLUTAO is currently under way in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is sailing from ITAJAI to ITAJAI with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 01:43 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 PLUTAO?

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PLUTAO broadcasts MMSI 710000680 and is registered as IMO 9205316, with call sign PS5638 . 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 PLUTAO?

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PLUTAO is classified as a tug vessel registered under the BR 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 BR flag list at /flag/br.

How can I see the live position of PLUTAO?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from PLUTAO 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 PLUTAO's position updated?

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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 PLUTAO?

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As a tug, PLUTAO 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. PLUTAO has a gross tonnage of 278 GT.

PLUTAO — Key Facts

MMSI
710000680
IMO number
9205316
Call sign
PS5638
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
BR
Navigation status
Stopped
Current speed
0.8 knots
Course over ground
134.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
-26.9012°, -48.6607°
Destination
ITAJAI
ETA
2026-11-07T01:43:00Z
Departure port
ITAJAI
Actual time of departure
2026-11-07T01:02:00Z
Current draught
4.3 m
Maximum static draught
4.3 m
Year built
2003-01-01
Gross tonnage
278
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T15:12:00Z