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Tug
VHUTSHILO
MMSI 601032640 · Call sign ZS7261
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Tug
Flag
ZAFLength
30 m
Beam
10 m
Draft
5.1 m
Call sign
ZS7261
IMO
9950739
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
VHUTSHILO is a tugboat registered in South Africa, 30 metres in length. VHUTSHILO has a 10-metre beam and a 5.1 m draft. Her registration reads MMSI 601032640, call sign ZS7261, IMO 9950739. VHUTSHILO can join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network for free: think of it as a watch network that has every boat's back.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 03:54 UTC
Position
29.8869° S, 30.9959° E
Status
Moored
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
359°
Destination
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA
ETA
06-11 09:00 UTC
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Weather & Routing
GRIB wind, swell & current on the chart. Plan passages with ETA-calibrated forecasts per leg.
Distress Mesh
Mayday & Pan-Pan that ripple out to nearby cruisers — a watch network that has your back.
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About VHUTSHILO
What kind of vessel is VHUTSHILO?
VHUTSHILO is a Tug flagged to South Africa.
Where was VHUTSHILO last seen?
VHUTSHILO was last reported in around 30°S 31°E in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is VHUTSHILO's MMSI?
VHUTSHILO's MMSI is 601032640. Call sign ZS7261. IMO 9950739.
How big is VHUTSHILO?
VHUTSHILO is about 30 m long, 10 m on the beam, drawing 5.1 m.
Is VHUTSHILO on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If VHUTSHILO is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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