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Tug
ENGAGE BANDIT
MMSI 503144690 · Call sign VNZ3452
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Tug
Flag
AUSLength
24 m
Beam
12 m
Draft
6 m
Call sign
VNZ3452
IMO
9679816
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
An Australian tugboat, ENGAGE BANDIT measures 24 metres. She's built with a 12-metre beam and a 6 m draft. She broadcasts as MMSI 503144690, call sign VNZ3452, IMO 9679816. Working vessels like ENGAGE BANDIT are never truly alone on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, with a fleet on watch.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 05:13 UTC
Position
16.9496° S, 145.7732° E
Status
Moored
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
264°
Destination
AUCNS
ETA
04-21 12:00 UTC
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About ENGAGE BANDIT
What kind of vessel is ENGAGE BANDIT?
ENGAGE BANDIT is a Tug flagged to Ashmore and Cartier Islands.
Where was ENGAGE BANDIT last seen?
ENGAGE BANDIT was last reported in the Great Barrier Reef in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is ENGAGE BANDIT's MMSI?
ENGAGE BANDIT's MMSI is 503144690. Call sign VNZ3452. IMO 9679816.
How big is ENGAGE BANDIT?
ENGAGE BANDIT is about 24 m long, 12 m on the beam, drawing 6 m.
Is ENGAGE BANDIT on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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