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Tug
VB WIGGINS ISLAND
MMSI 503000093 · Call sign VHUG
Not yet on Master's MateType
Tug
Flag
AUSLength
34 m
Beam
14 m
Draft
6.3 m
Call sign
VHUG
IMO
9743693
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
53
VB WIGGINS ISLAND is an Australian tug, spanning 34 metres. Below, she has a beam measuring 14 metres and a draft measuring 6.3 metres. Look for MMSI 503000093, call sign VHUG, IMO 9743693. Give VB WIGGINS ISLAND the backing of the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, and a fleet that has her back.
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Last known position · Jun 3, 2026
Position
23.8238° S, 151.2437° E
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About VB WIGGINS ISLAND
What kind of vessel is VB WIGGINS ISLAND?
VB WIGGINS ISLAND is a Tug flagged to Ashmore and Cartier Islands.
Where was VB WIGGINS ISLAND last seen?
VB WIGGINS ISLAND was last reported in the Great Barrier Reef in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is VB WIGGINS ISLAND's MMSI?
VB WIGGINS ISLAND's MMSI is 503000093. Call sign VHUG. IMO 9743693.
How big is VB WIGGINS ISLAND?
VB WIGGINS ISLAND is about 34 m long, 14 m on the beam, drawing 6.3 m.
Is VB WIGGINS ISLAND on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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