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Tug
TARCOOLA
MMSI 503480000 · Call sign VHLN
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Tug
Flag
AUSDraft
5.7 m
Call sign
VHLN
IMO
9316452
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
TARCOOLA flies the Australian flag — a harbour tug. She has a draft of 5.7 m. She broadcasts as MMSI 503480000, call sign VHLN, IMO 9316452. TARCOOLA 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 09:33 UTC
Position
41.1844° S, 146.3626° E
Status
Moored
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
360°
Destination
DEVONPORT
ETA
08-13 08:00 UTC
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About TARCOOLA
What kind of vessel is TARCOOLA?
TARCOOLA is a Tug flagged to Ashmore and Cartier Islands.
Where was TARCOOLA last seen?
TARCOOLA was last reported in around 41°S 146°E in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is TARCOOLA's MMSI?
TARCOOLA's MMSI is 503480000. Call sign VHLN. IMO 9316452.
Is TARCOOLA on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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