Tug 🇬🇧United Kingdom

DESK 1

MMSI 232011870

5.6 km N of Strand, South Africa

Last seen 27 Oct, 08:04 UTC

Track DESK 1 live — free

34.0684° S, 18.8354° E

Voyage

Speed: 0.0 kn
Course: 0°
Position: 34.0684° S, 18.8354° E
Last report: 27 Oct 2026, 08:04 UTC27 Oct, 08:04 UTC
Nearest port: Strand5.6 km N of the port

Particulars

MMSI: 232011870
Flag: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Type: TugAIS type 52

Not broadcast: destination, call sign, IMO number, dimensions and draught.

About DESK 1

DESK 1 (MMSI 232011870) is a tug registered in the United Kingdom. Its most recent AIS position, received on 27 Oct 2026 at 08:04 UTC, placed it 5.6 km N of Strand, South Africa.

Frequently asked questions

Where is DESK 1 now?

DESK 1 was last reported 5.6 km N of Strand, South Africa on 27 Oct 2026 at 08:04 UTC.

What type of ship is DESK 1?

DESK 1 is a tug.

What is the MMSI number of DESK 1?

The MMSI of DESK 1 is 232011870.

What flag does DESK 1 fly?

DESK 1 sails under the flag of the United Kingdom (GB).

Vessels nearby

Other ships reported close to DESK 1 in the last 24 hours.

UNAVAILABLE 🇬🇧 Other → UNKNOTOWN OPL0.0 km away · Stopped ANDIAMO 🇿🇦 Pleasure craft → CLASS B9.5 km away · Stopped SILVERLEADER 🇿🇦 Fishing → CLASS B11 km away · Stopped RESCUE 9 🇿🇦 Tug → CLASS B11 km away · 0.8 kn

Similar tugs & towing vessels

Recently active tugs & towing vessels.

All tugs & towing vessels

RODERICK MCALLISTER 🇺🇸 Tug → PORTLAND MEStopped FAIRPLAY-81 🇩🇪 Tug → WILHELMSHAVENStopped SAINT GEORGES 🇨🇦 Tug → LOCAL TOWINGStopped CAEN OUISTREHAM 4 🇫🇷 Tug → OUISTREHAMStopped JERVIS FURY 🇨🇦 Tug Stopped MARINA 1636 🇮🇩 Tug 1.7 kn

More tugs & towing vessels in the directory

The next tugs & towing vessels with an IMO number after DESK 1, A–Z.

All tugs & towing vessels

Get alerts when DESK 1 arrives in port

Follow DESK 1 on the live map with a free account. Alerts on port calls, destination changes and AIS silence come with a fleet on any plan from €9.99/month.

Track DESK 1 live — free