Where is Alphard now?

Alphard (Tug, Brazil flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 1, 2026, 10:05 UTC, under way at 7.3 kn, near Santos (South Atlantic Ocean). The crew-entered destination was SANTOS SP (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 1, 2026, 09:36 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is Alphard?

Alphard is a tug sailing under the flag of Brazil, built in 2011 by Damen Shipyards Gorinchem. The vessel is 24.6 m long and has a gross tonnage of 250.

What sanctions and inspection records does Seadar hold for Alphard?

Seadar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Alphard from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels and the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for Alphard. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

Alphard

Tug · Brazil · built 2011 · AIS Class A

IMO9573206MMSI710008780Call signPQ3026Last AIS position Oct 1, 2026, 10:05 UTC

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In short

Alphard (Tug, Brazil flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 1, 2026, 10:05 UTC, under way at 7.3 kn, near Santos (South Atlantic Ocean). Its crew-entered AIS destination is SANTOS SP; its reported draught is 5.9 m (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 1, 2026, 09:36 UTC).

Current voyage: from Santos (departed Sep 22, 2026, 13:19 UTC) to SANTOS SP

Vessel type: Tug
Flag: Brazil
Year built: 2011
Gross tonnage: 250
Size (length × beam): 25 m
Registered owner: —

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Last reported position

received Oct 1, 2026, 10:05 UTC

Position: 23.9886° S, 46.2914° W
Area: South Atlantic Ocean
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Under way using engine
Speed: 7.3 kn
Course: 222°
Heading: —

23.9886° S, 46.2914° W

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Last 30 days: 1 port call (Santos).

Port calls are detected by Seadar from AIS (at least 30 minutes slow inside a harbour area); see Port calls below.

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Identity & particulars

Name: Alphard
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9573206
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 710008780
Call signWhat is a call sign?: PQ3026
Flag: Brazil
Vessel type: Tug
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 250
Length overall: 24.6 m
Beam: —
Year built: 2011

A tag next to a value names the register that supplied it (hover or tap it for the record and date). Values without a tag come from the ship's own AIS broadcasts or from Wikidata. Position and identity are derived live from AIS.

Ownership & management

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Builder: Damen Shipyards Gorinchem
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

Timeline

Dated events for this ship from every source Seadar holds, newest first. Each line names its source; derived items say how they were derived.

Date	Event	Source
Sep 22, 2026, 13:19 UTC	Left SantosAIS-detected	Seadar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Sep 21, 2026, 22:00 UTC	Arrived at SantosAIS-detected	Seadar port-call detector (AIS geofence)

Owner, operator and manager changes found by comparing yearly EU MRV reports are dated to the reporting year ("during 2025"), not to a day. Port calls here are the most recent only; the full lists are further down.

Port calls

Two kinds of evidence, kept apart: calls Seadar detected from the ship's AIS positions, and arrivals and departures published by port authorities and customs records.

Detected from AIS AIS-detected

Port	Arrived	Departed	Time in port
Santos BRSSZ	Sep 21, 2026, 22:00 UTC	Sep 22, 2026, 13:19 UTC	15 h 18 min

Detected by Seadar when the ship's AIS positions stayed slow inside a harbour area. Calls shorter than 30 minutes are not shown. Depends on AIS reception; detection started on June 8, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Alphard now?: Alphard (Tug, Brazil flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 1, 2026, 10:05 UTC, under way at 7.3 kn, near Santos (South Atlantic Ocean). The crew-entered destination was SANTOS SP (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 1, 2026, 09:36 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is Alphard?: Alphard is a tug sailing under the flag of Brazil, built in 2011 by Damen Shipyards Gorinchem. The vessel is 24.6 m long and has a gross tonnage of 250.
What sanctions and inspection records does Seadar hold for Alphard?: Seadar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Alphard from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels and the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for Alphard. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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