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Tug
SVITZER ALBATROSS
MMSI 503717000 · Call sign VHDQ
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Tug
Flag
AUSLength
31 m
Beam
11 m
Draft
5.4 m
Call sign
VHDQ
IMO
9554315
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
SVITZER ALBATROSS is a harbour tug under Australian registration, 31 metres long. She has a beam measuring 11 metres and a draft of 5.4 m. Her registration reads MMSI 503717000, call sign VHDQ, IMO 9554315. Join SVITZER ALBATROSS to the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, and built by cruisers for cruisers.
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Live AIS position · Jun 10, 2026 00:19 UTC
Position
38.1131° S, 144.3645° E
Status
Moored
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
19°
Destination
GEELONG VIC AU
ETA
01-15 06:00 UTC
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About SVITZER ALBATROSS
What kind of vessel is SVITZER ALBATROSS?
SVITZER ALBATROSS is a Tug flagged to Ashmore and Cartier Islands.
Where was SVITZER ALBATROSS last seen?
SVITZER ALBATROSS was last reported in around 38°S 144°E in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is SVITZER ALBATROSS's MMSI?
SVITZER ALBATROSS's MMSI is 503717000. Call sign VHDQ. IMO 9554315.
How big is SVITZER ALBATROSS?
SVITZER ALBATROSS is about 31 m long, 11 m on the beam, drawing 5.4 m.
Is SVITZER ALBATROSS on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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