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Tug
PIAKA
MMSI 512008001 · Call sign ZMX8596
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Tug
Flag
NZLLength
25 m
Beam
12 m
Draft
5.3 m
Call sign
ZMX8596
IMO
9847334
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
86
A New Zealand working tug, PIAKA measures 25 metres. She carries a beam measuring 12 metres and a 5.3-metre draft. Her registration reads MMSI 512008001, call sign ZMX8596, IMO 9847334. PIAKA is welcome on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — a free, community-run watch where boats look out for one another.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 03:57 UTC
Position
43.6098° S, 172.7530° E
Speed
7.0 kn
Course
259°
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About PIAKA
What kind of vessel is PIAKA?
PIAKA is a Tug flagged to New Zealand.
Where was PIAKA last seen?
PIAKA was last reported in around 44°S 173°E in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is PIAKA's MMSI?
PIAKA's MMSI is 512008001. Call sign ZMX8596. IMO 9847334.
How big is PIAKA?
PIAKA is about 25 m long, 12 m on the beam, drawing 5.3 m.
Is PIAKA on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If PIAKA is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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