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Tug
TING KAU
MMSI 477991600 · Call sign VRAP3
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Tug
Flag
HKGLength
29 m
Beam
10 m
Draft
4 m
Call sign
VRAP3
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
74
On the Hong Kong registry, TING KAU is a 29-metre tug. She has a 10-metre beam and a draft measuring 4 metres. On AIS she shows as MMSI 477991600, call sign VRAP3. Claim TING KAU free on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network and let nearby cruisers have her back.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 13:17 UTC
Position
22.3235° N, 114.1049° E
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
11.1 kn
Course
81°
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About TING KAU
What kind of vessel is TING KAU?
TING KAU is a Tug flagged to Hong Kong S.A.R..
Where was TING KAU last seen?
TING KAU was last reported in the South China Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is TING KAU's MMSI?
TING KAU's MMSI is 477991600. Call sign VRAP3.
How big is TING KAU?
TING KAU is about 29 m long, 10 m on the beam, drawing 4 m.
Is TING KAU on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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