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PURPOSE — Passenger · IMO 9332444

KYUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of PURPOSE at 16° 40.476' S, 146° 12.991' E
NSEW
Current PositionNo recent signal

PURPOSE has not broadcast an AIS position for 4 days. Its most recent report placed it in the Coral Sea, at 16.6746° S, 146.2165° E, on 4 Sep 2026, 10:57 UTC. It was sailing from CAIRNS to HAMILTON.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
10.1 kn
Speed
40.0°
/ 41°
Course / Heading
3.4 m
Static Draught
3.4 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Australia flag
CAIRNSAUCNS
ATD
07:33 UTCSep 4, 2026
ETA
06:00 UTCSep 14, 2026
PURPOSE

PURPOSE

Identity

Passenger
Type
Cayman Islands flagKY
Flag
9332444
IMO Number
319660000
MMSI
ZCOF8
Call Sign

Specifications

55 m × 9 m
Length × Breadth
2005-01-01
Year Built
740 t
Deadweight
860 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
TRINITY YACHTS - GULFPORT MS, U.S.A.
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of CAIRNS
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Destination Port
Port of HAMILTON
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About PURPOSE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

PURPOSE — Passenger

Built in 2005, with a gross tonnage of 860 GT, and a dead weight of 740 tonnes, PURPOSE is a passenger registered under the Cayman Islands flag. The vessel is owned by BILFORE - VIRGIN ISLANDS, built by TRINITY YACHTS - GULFPORT MS, U.S.A..

PURPOSE route and voyage history

PURPOSE is currently on a voyage from CAIRNS to HAMILTON with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-14T06:00:00Z. The live route and current course of PURPOSE are shown on the bridge map above, updated whenever the vessel is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass.

Vessel class and identifiers

PURPOSE is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as PURPOSE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is PURPOSE right now?+
PURPOSE has not broadcast an AIS position for 4 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the Coral Sea, on 4 Sep 2026, 10:57 UTC. It was sailing from CAIRNS to HAMILTON. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.
What are the identifiers for PURPOSE?+
PURPOSE broadcasts MMSI 319660000 and is registered as IMO 9332444, with call sign ZCOF8. The MMSI is the radio identifier used by AIS; the IMO number stays with the ship for life and does not change with re-flagging or sale.
What type of ship is PURPOSE?+
PURPOSE is classified as a passenger vessel registered under the KY flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger and full KY flag list at /flag/ky.
How can I see the live position of PURPOSE?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from PURPOSE above, with current position, course, speed, and navigation status. Tap "View on map" to centre the live tracker on the vessel and watch its movement update in real time. The same data is available offline-friendly in the iOS and Android apps.
How often is PURPOSE's position updated?+
AIS transponders broadcast position every 2 seconds when underway at high speed and up to every 3 minutes at anchor. The position you see refreshes whenever the ship is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass — typically seconds in coastal waters and minutes offshore.
What class is PURPOSE?+
PURPOSE is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a passenger, PURPOSE sits in the same design class as the other passengers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full passenger directory at /vessel-type/passenger. PURPOSE has a gross tonnage of 860 GT.

PURPOSE — Key Facts

MMSI
319660000
IMO number
9332444
Call sign
ZCOF8
Vessel type
Passenger
Flag state
KY
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
10.1 knots
Course over ground
40.0°
Heading
41°
Last known position
-16.6746°, 146.2165°
Destination
HAMILTON
ETA
2026-09-14T06:00:00Z
Departure port
CAIRNS
Actual time of departure
2026-09-04T07:33:00Z
Current draught
3.4 m
Maximum static draught
3.4 m
Year built
2005-01-01
Gross tonnage
860
Dead weight
740 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-04T10:57:00Z