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Tug
SVITZER TAURUS
MMSI 244470000 · Call sign PHAB
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Tug
Flag
NLDLength
26 m
Beam
12 m
Draft
6.5 m
Call sign
PHAB
IMO
9960409
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
SVITZER TAURUS, a harbour tug sailing under the Dutch flag, measures 26 metres on deck. Her hull carries a beam measuring 12 metres and a draft of 6.5 m. She's on record as MMSI 244470000, call sign PHAB, IMO 9960409. Put SVITZER TAURUS on the free Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network and keep the working fleet looking out for each other.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 13:48 UTC
Position
52.4584° N, 4.5838° E
Status
Towing astern
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
295°
Destination
NLIJM
ETA
12-08 12:20 UTC
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About SVITZER TAURUS
What kind of vessel is SVITZER TAURUS?
SVITZER TAURUS is a Tug flagged to Netherlands.
Where was SVITZER TAURUS last seen?
SVITZER TAURUS was last reported in the North Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is SVITZER TAURUS's MMSI?
SVITZER TAURUS's MMSI is 244470000. Call sign PHAB. IMO 9960409.
How big is SVITZER TAURUS?
SVITZER TAURUS is about 26 m long, 12 m on the beam, drawing 6.5 m.
Is SVITZER TAURUS on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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