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Passenger
SIRIUS
MMSI 503345700 · Call sign VJ2017
Not yet on Master's MateType
Passenger
Flag
AUSLength
25 m
Beam
10 m
Call sign
VJ2017
IMO
8317899
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
84
On the Australian registry, SIRIUS is a 25-metre ferry. She's built with 10 metres in the beam. She's listed under MMSI 503345700, call sign VJ2017, IMO 8317899. Put SIRIUS on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free to claim, with a whole fleet watching out for her.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 10:52 UTC
Position
33.8611° S, 151.2102° E
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
239°
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About SIRIUS
What kind of vessel is SIRIUS?
SIRIUS is a Passenger flagged to Ashmore and Cartier Islands.
Where was SIRIUS last seen?
SIRIUS was last reported in the Tasman Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is SIRIUS's MMSI?
SIRIUS's MMSI is 503345700. Call sign VJ2017. IMO 8317899.
How big is SIRIUS?
SIRIUS is about 25 m long, 10 m on the beam.
Is SIRIUS on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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