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Tug
BELTANA
MMSI 503354000 · Call sign VNFN
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Tug
Flag
AUSLength
31 m
Beam
11 m
Draft
5.4 m
Call sign
VNFN
IMO
9185633
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
An Australian tugboat, BELTANA measures 31 metres. BELTANA has 11 metres in the beam and a 5.4 m draft. She's on record as MMSI 503354000, call sign VNFN, IMO 9185633. BELTANA is welcome on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — a free, community-run watch where boats look out for one another.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 03:55 UTC
Position
27.4016° S, 153.1563° E
Status
Moored
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
196°
Destination
BRISBANE
ETA
02-16 05:00 UTC
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About BELTANA
What kind of vessel is BELTANA?
BELTANA is a Tug flagged to Ashmore and Cartier Islands.
Where was BELTANA last seen?
BELTANA was last reported in around 27°S 153°E in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is BELTANA's MMSI?
BELTANA's MMSI is 503354000. Call sign VNFN. IMO 9185633.
How big is BELTANA?
BELTANA is about 31 m long, 11 m on the beam, drawing 5.4 m.
Is BELTANA on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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