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Tug
VB HERON ISLAND
MMSI 503026120 · Call sign VNUF
Not yet on Master's MateType
Tug
Flag
AUSLength
34 m
Beam
15 m
Draft
6 m
Call sign
VNUF
IMO
9743681
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
VB HERON ISLAND is an Australian tugboat, 34 metres in length. She's built with a beam of 15 m and a 6 m draft. Look for MMSI 503026120, call sign VNUF, IMO 9743681. Give VB HERON ISLAND the backing of the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, and a fleet that has her back.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 20:40 UTC
Position
23.8301° S, 151.2633° E
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
11.2 kn
Course
105°
Destination
GLADSTONE
ETA
05-31 08:00 UTC
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About VB HERON ISLAND
What kind of vessel is VB HERON ISLAND?
VB HERON ISLAND is a Tug flagged to Ashmore and Cartier Islands.
Where was VB HERON ISLAND last seen?
VB HERON ISLAND was last reported in the Great Barrier Reef in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is VB HERON ISLAND's MMSI?
VB HERON ISLAND's MMSI is 503026120. Call sign VNUF. IMO 9743681.
How big is VB HERON ISLAND?
VB HERON ISLAND is about 34 m long, 15 m on the beam, drawing 6 m.
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