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Tug
SVITZER NOBBYS
MMSI 503187210 · Call sign VKAM
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Tug
Flag
AUSLength
32 m
Beam
13 m
Draft
6.3 m
Call sign
VKAM
IMO
1022639
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
SVITZER NOBBYS is a tug sailing under the Australian flag, 32 metres on deck. Below, she has 13 metres in the beam and a draft measuring 6.3 metres. On AIS she appears as MMSI 503187210, call sign VKAM, IMO 1022639. Join SVITZER NOBBYS to the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, and built by cruisers for cruisers.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 23:02 UTC
Position
32.9206° S, 151.7724° E
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
79°
Destination
NEWCASTLE
ETA
03-02 20:00 UTC
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About SVITZER NOBBYS
What kind of vessel is SVITZER NOBBYS?
SVITZER NOBBYS is a Tug flagged to Ashmore and Cartier Islands.
Where was SVITZER NOBBYS last seen?
SVITZER NOBBYS was last reported in the Tasman Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is SVITZER NOBBYS's MMSI?
SVITZER NOBBYS's MMSI is 503187210. Call sign VKAM. IMO 1022639.
How big is SVITZER NOBBYS?
SVITZER NOBBYS is about 32 m long, 13 m on the beam, drawing 6.3 m.
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