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Tug
VB TARGINNIE
MMSI 503643000 · Call sign VHIG
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Tug
Flag
AUSLength
32 m
Beam
11 m
Draft
4.8 m
Call sign
VHIG
IMO
9488724
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
66
An Australian harbour tug, VB TARGINNIE measures 32 metres. Below, she has a beam measuring 11 metres and a draft of 4.8 m. She's listed under MMSI 503643000, call sign VHIG, IMO 9488724. VB TARGINNIE 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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Last known position · Jun 3, 2026
Position
27.4424° S, 153.1108° E
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About VB TARGINNIE
What kind of vessel is VB TARGINNIE?
VB TARGINNIE is a Tug flagged to Ashmore and Cartier Islands.
Where was VB TARGINNIE last seen?
VB TARGINNIE was last reported in around 27°S 153°E in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is VB TARGINNIE's MMSI?
VB TARGINNIE's MMSI is 503643000. Call sign VHIG. IMO 9488724.
How big is VB TARGINNIE?
VB TARGINNIE is about 32 m long, 11 m on the beam, drawing 4.8 m.
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