ELKHOUND (IMO 4902517)
ELKHOUND is a Tug built in 1966 and flying the United Kingdom flag, placing it in its 60th year of service. The vessel reports a gross tonnage of 152 and has no recorded deadweight tonnage. This small-scale vessel is configured for specialized towing and assistance operations. The vessel is classed by Other and is not an IACS member. It has been observed operating in the West Europe region. ELKHOUND has been registered under one former name and has operated under one previous flag. No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
- Type: Tug
- Flag: United Kingdom
- Year built: 1966
- MMSI: 235097863
- Call sign: 2FPZ3
- Gross tonnage: 152
- Deadweight: 0 t
- Registered owner: BABCOCK MARINE ROSYTH LTD (United Kingdom)
- Ship manager: BRIGGS COMMERCIAL LTD (United Kingdom)
- Last AIS position: 56°1.3′N · 003°27.0′W · received 28 July 2026 at 10:51 UTC
- Destination: Rosyth (GB ROY) · ETA 1 August 2026 at 08:32 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of ELKHOUND?
ELKHOUND is a Tug. It was built in 1966 and is currently in its 60th year of service.
What is the gross tonnage of ELKHOUND?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 152. There is no deadweight tonnage recorded for this unit.
Where has ELKHOUND been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the West Europe region. This is the primary geographic area recorded in its recent movement data.
How many inspections has ELKHOUND undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
What is the flag status of ELKHOUND?
The vessel currently flies the United Kingdom flag. It is categorized within the white band for both the Paris MoU and the Tokyo MoU.
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