Where is Alcatraz now?

Alcatraz (Tug, Brazil flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 4, 2026, 00:08 UTC, moored, near Rio de Janeiro (South Atlantic Ocean). The crew-entered destination was BRASC_CAJU (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 3, 2026, 18:57 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is Alcatraz?

Alcatraz is a tug sailing under the flag of Brazil, built in 2013 by Damen Shipyards Gorinchem. The vessel has a gross tonnage of 4,281.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Alcatraz?

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

Alcatraz

Tug · Brazil · built 2013 · AIS Class A

IMO9644146MMSI710000698Call signPPUNLast AIS position Oct 4, 2026, 00:08 UTC

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In short

Alcatraz (Tug, Brazil flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 4, 2026, 00:08 UTC, moored, near Rio de Janeiro (South Atlantic Ocean). Its crew-entered AIS destination is BRASC_CAJU, with an ETA of Oct 3, 2026, 21:00 UTC; its reported draught is 5 m (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 3, 2026, 18:57 UTC).

Vessel type: Tug
Flag: Brazil
Year built: 2013
Gross tonnage: 4,281
Size (length × beam): —
Registered owner: —

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Last reported position

received Oct 4, 2026, 00:08 UTC

Position: 22.8671° S, 43.2101° W
Area: South Atlantic Ocean
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Moored
Speed: 0 kn
Course: 202°
Heading: 41°

22.8671° S, 43.2101° W

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Voydar detected no port call in the last 30 days.

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Identity & particulars

Name: Alcatraz
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9644146
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 710000698
Call signWhat is a call sign?: PPUN
Flag: Brazil
Vessel type: Tug
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 4,281
Length overall: —
Beam: —
Year built: 2013

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

Frequently asked questions

Where is Alcatraz now?: Alcatraz (Tug, Brazil flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 4, 2026, 00:08 UTC, moored, near Rio de Janeiro (South Atlantic Ocean). The crew-entered destination was BRASC_CAJU (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 3, 2026, 18:57 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is Alcatraz?: Alcatraz is a tug sailing under the flag of Brazil, built in 2013 by Damen Shipyards Gorinchem. The vessel has a gross tonnage of 4,281.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Alcatraz?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Alcatraz from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels, the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register and the French national asset-freeze register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for Alcatraz. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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