VORTEX VELA

IMO 9778222MMSI 636024295Call sign 5LRX5

33 km NW of Mina Zayed/Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Last seen

24.7053° N, 54.1122° E

24.7053° N, 54.1122° ELast 24 h track

Speed3.4kn
Course89°
DestinationMUSAFFA NMDCBASE

Voyage

Destination
MUSAFFA NMDCBASE
Speed
3.4 kn
Course
89°
Heading
96°
Position
24.7053° N, 54.1122° E
Last report
5 Nov 2026, 12:53 UTC
Nearest port
Mina Zayed/Abu Dhabi33 km NW of the port

Particulars

IMO
9778222
MMSI
636024295
Call sign
5LRX5
Type
TugAIS type 52
Length
31 m
Beam
11 m
Draught
4.8 m
Deadweight
224 t

Not broadcast: ETA.

About VORTEX VELA

VORTEX VELA (IMO 9778222, MMSI 636024295) is a tug registered in Liberia. It is 31 m long and 11 m wide. Its most recent AIS position, received on 5 Nov 2026 at 12:53 UTC, placed it 33 km NW of Mina Zayed/Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It was moving at 3.4 knots on a course of 89°. The crew reported MUSAFFA NMDCBASE as the destination.

Frequently asked questions

Where is VORTEX VELA now?

VORTEX VELA was last reported 33 km NW of Mina Zayed/Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on 5 Nov 2026 at 12:53 UTC. It was moving at 3.4 knots on a course of 89°.

What type of ship is VORTEX VELA?

VORTEX VELA is a tug. It is 31 m long and 11 m wide.

What is the IMO and MMSI number of VORTEX VELA?

The MMSI of VORTEX VELA is 636024295. Its IMO number is 9778222. Its call sign is 5LRX5.

What flag does VORTEX VELA fly?

VORTEX VELA sails under the flag of Liberia (LR).

Where is VORTEX VELA going?

VORTEX VELA reported its destination as MUSAFFA NMDCBASE.

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