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Tug
PB DARLING
MMSI 503226300 · Call sign VKV7143
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Tug
Flag
AUSLength
24 m
Beam
10 m
Draft
4 m
Call sign
VKV7143
IMO
9389801
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
Registered in Ashmore and Cartier Islands, PB DARLING is a 24-metre tug. Below, she has a beam measuring 10 metres and a draft measuring 4 metres. She's on record as MMSI 503226300, call sign VKV7143, IMO 9389801. The Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network welcomes PB DARLING — free to join, cruiser-run, and always on watch.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 11:53 UTC
Position
32.8913° S, 151.7643° E
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
274°
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About PB DARLING
What kind of vessel is PB DARLING?
PB DARLING is a Tug flagged to Ashmore and Cartier Islands.
Where was PB DARLING last seen?
PB DARLING was last reported in the Tasman Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is PB DARLING's MMSI?
PB DARLING's MMSI is 503226300. Call sign VKV7143. IMO 9389801.
How big is PB DARLING?
PB DARLING is about 24 m long, 10 m on the beam, drawing 4 m.
Is PB DARLING on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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