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Tug
TANCRED
MMSI 503678700 · Call sign VJN3977
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Tug
Flag
AUSLength
23 m
Beam
10 m
Call sign
VJN3977
IMO
9654127
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
31
On the Australian registry, TANCRED is a 23-metre working tug. TANCRED has a beam measuring 10 metres. Her registration reads MMSI 503678700, call sign VJN3977, IMO 9654127. Bring TANCRED aboard the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, and every captain on it has the others' backs.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 12:11 UTC
Position
32.2299° S, 115.6954° E
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
10.0 kn
Course
285°
Destination
FBW
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About TANCRED
What kind of vessel is TANCRED?
TANCRED is a Tug flagged to Ashmore and Cartier Islands.
Where was TANCRED last seen?
TANCRED was last reported in around 32°S 116°E in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is TANCRED's MMSI?
TANCRED's MMSI is 503678700. Call sign VJN3977. IMO 9654127.
How big is TANCRED?
TANCRED is about 23 m long, 10 m on the beam.
Is TANCRED on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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