WHALE 3 (IMO 9451678)
WHALE 3 is a Tug built in 2007 and flying the Indonesia flag, placing it in its 19th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 242 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 227, and a length overall of 25 metres. This small-scale vessel is configured for specialized towing and harbor assistance operations. WHALE 3 is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, South East Asia, and the South China Sea. It has previously operated under four different flag states and has been registered under one former name. No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
- Type: Tug
- Flag: Indonesia
- Year built: 2007
- MMSI: 525100610
- Call sign: YD3735
- Gross tonnage: 227
- Deadweight: 242 t
- Length overall: 25 m
- Beam: 8.53 m
- Home port: TANJUNG PINANG - 2010 GGa No.6471/L
- Registered owner: CAPITOL NUSANTARA INDONESIA PT (Indonesia)
- Ship manager: ASL OFFSHORE & MARINE PTE LTD
- Last AIS position: 1°4.8′N · 103°53.8′E · Speed 4.3 kn · under way · received 3 October 2026 at 04:01 UTC
- Destination: Sekupang (ID SKP)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of WHALE 3?
WHALE 3 is a Tug built in 2007. It is currently in its 19th year of service.
What are the dimensions of WHALE 3?
The vessel has a length overall of 25 metres and a beam of 8.53 metres. It carries a gross tonnage of 227.
Which classification society manages WHALE 3?
The vessel is classed by Registro Italiano Navale. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has WHALE 3 been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Singapore Strait and the South China Sea. It is also frequently observed within the South East Asia region.
What is the engine power of WHALE 3?
The vessel is equipped with a main engine providing 1,264 kW of power. This power rating supports its operational requirements as a tug.
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