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Tug
SIBANYE
MMSI 601977000 · Call sign ZR5163
Not yet on Master's MateType
Tug
Flag
ZAFLength
16 m
Beam
6 m
Draft
3 m
Call sign
ZR5163
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
On the South African registry, SIBANYE is a 16-metre harbour tug. Her hull carries a 6 m beam and a draft of 3 m. She's on record as MMSI 601977000, call sign ZR5163. Bring SIBANYE aboard the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, and every captain on it has the others' backs.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 03:59 UTC
Position
29.8813° S, 31.0336° E
Status
Moored
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
35°
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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.
Anchor Watch
GPS-precise drag alarms that actually wake you — and your whole crew. Sleep through the night.
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About SIBANYE
What kind of vessel is SIBANYE?
SIBANYE is a Tug flagged to South Africa.
Where was SIBANYE last seen?
SIBANYE was last reported in around 30°S 31°E in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is SIBANYE's MMSI?
SIBANYE's MMSI is 601977000. Call sign ZR5163.
How big is SIBANYE?
SIBANYE is about 16 m long, 6 m on the beam, drawing 3 m.
Is SIBANYE on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If SIBANYE is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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