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WS RIGEL — Tug · IMO 8716253

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World map showing the last known position of WS RIGEL at 28° 13.851' S, 48° 39.052' W
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WS RIGEL was last reported in the South Atlantic Ocean, at 28.2308° S, 48.6509° W.

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WS RIGEL

WS RIGEL

Identity

Tug
Type
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8716253
IMO Number
710028090
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About WS RIGEL

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

WS RIGEL — Tug

WS RIGEL is a tug registered under the Brazil flag.

WS RIGEL route and voyage history

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

  • MMSI: 710028090
  • IMO: 8716253
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Brazil

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is WS RIGEL right now?+
WS RIGEL was last reported in the South Atlantic Ocean. 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 WS RIGEL?+
WS RIGEL broadcasts MMSI 710028090 and is registered as IMO 8716253. 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 WS RIGEL?+
WS RIGEL 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 WS RIGEL?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from WS RIGEL 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 WS RIGEL'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 WS RIGEL?+
As a tug, WS RIGEL 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.

WS RIGEL — Key Facts

MMSI
710028090
IMO number
8716253
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
BR
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
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Last known position
-28.2308°, -48.6509°