BU TINAH II
- Vessel Type: Towing/Tug
- MMSI: 471206000
- IMO: 9985174
- Call sign: A6E2743
BU TINAH II (IMO: 9985174) is a Towing/Tug vessel sailing under the flag. It has an overall length of 82 feets and a beam of 43 feets.
BU TINAH II position reported at 05/06/2026 03:59:08 UTC:
Latitude: 54.652292, Longitude 54.652292 longitude
Visited ports: Khalifa, Jebel Ali
BU TINAH II
Vessel Identification
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Bu Tinah II |
| MMSI | 471206000 |
| IMO Number | 9985174 |
| Call Sign | A6E2743 |
| Flag State | United Arab Emirates |
| Vessel Type | Offshore Supply Vessel / Government Vessel |
Data Limitation Notice
A thorough search of publicly available maritime databases — including IMO GISIS, MarineTraffic, VesselFinder, Equasis, and Lloyd's Register — returns limited verified technical data for IMO 9985174 / MMSI 471206000 under the name Bu Tinah II. The vessel appears to be a relatively new build with restricted public data disclosure, consistent with UAE government/environmental agency operations.
Navigation & Operational Notes
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Flag | UAE (Flag State Registration: Abu Dhabi) |
| AIS Status | Registered and transmitting under UAE flag |
| MMSI Block | 471xxxxxx — United Arab Emirates national series |
Operating Region
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Primary Region | Arabian Gulf (Persian Gulf) |
| Likely Operating Authority | UAE Federal or Abu Dhabi governmental maritime/environmental body |
| Notable Area | Bu Tinah Island is a UNESCO-nominated protected natural reserve in Abu Dhabi — vessels bearing this name are typically associated with Emirates Wildlife Society / WWF or Abu Dhabi Environment Agency operations in that area |
Vessel Description
Bu Tinah II is a UAE-flagged vessel operating under the national MMSI series assigned to the United Arab Emirates. The name Bu Tinah is directly associated with Bu Tinah Island, a protected marine sanctuary located in the Marawah Marine Biosphere Reserve, Abu Dhabi, known for its significant populations of dugongs, hawksbill turtles, and coral reef ecosystems.
Vessels operating under this designation are typically employed in:
- Marine environmental monitoring
- Wildlife protection patrols
- Scientific research support
- Coastal and island patrol operations
within UAE territorial waters in the southern Arabian Gulf.
Data Confidence Statement
| Section | Confidence Level |
|---|---|
| MMSI / Flag State | High — UAE national series confirmed |
| IMO 9985174 | Limited public record availability |
| Technical Specifications | Not publicly available |
| Shipyard / Builder | Not publicly available |
| Owner/Operator | Likely UAE governmental — unconfirmed |
This profile is compiled from publicly available maritime registry and AIS data sources. Sections have been omitted where no verified factual data could be confirmed. Users requiring full technical specifications should consult UAE maritime authorities, Equasis, or the IMO GISIS database directly.