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SVITZER WARATAH — Tug · IMO 9667801

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World map showing the last known position of SVITZER WARATAH at 33° 58.051' S, 151° 13.203' E
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SVITZER WARATAH is currently under way in the Tasman Sea, at 33.9675° S, 151.2200° E, making 0.0 knots on a course of 74°. It is sailing from BOTANY to BOTANY with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 13:46 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 18:29 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
73.7°
/ 71°
Course / Heading
4.8 m
Static Draught
4.8 m
Current Draught

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BOTANYAUBTB
ATD
13:42 UTCSep 8, 2026
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BOTANYAUBTB
ETA
13:46 UTCSep 8, 2026
SVITZER WARATAH

SVITZER WARATAH

Identity

Tug
Type
Australia flagAU
Flag
9667801
IMO Number
503004360
MMSI
VHOB
Call Sign

Specifications

28 m × 10 m
Length × Breadth
2013-01-01
Year Built
161 t
Deadweight
294 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
DAMEN SHIPYARD GORINCHEM - GORINCHEM, NETHERLANDS
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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About SVITZER WARATAH

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SVITZER WARATAH — Tug

Built in 2013, with a gross tonnage of 294 GT, and a dead weight of 161 tonnes, SVITZER WARATAH is a tug registered under the Australia flag. The vessel is built by DAMEN SHIPYARD GORINCHEM - GORINCHEM, NETHERLANDS.

SVITZER WARATAH route and voyage history

SVITZER WARATAH is currently on a voyage from BOTANY to BOTANY with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T13:46:00Z. The live route and current course of SVITZER WARATAH 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

SVITZER WARATAH is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as SVITZER WARATAH can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 503004360
  • IMO: 9667801
  • Call sign: VHOB
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Australia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SVITZER WARATAH right now?+
SVITZER WARATAH is currently under way in the Tasman Sea. It is sailing from BOTANY to BOTANY with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 13:46 UTC. Its exact coordinates, speed and ETA are shown at the top of this page and refresh from the latest AIS broadcast.
What are the identifiers for SVITZER WARATAH?+
SVITZER WARATAH broadcasts MMSI 503004360 and is registered as IMO 9667801, with call sign VHOB. 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 SVITZER WARATAH?+
SVITZER WARATAH is classified as a tug vessel registered under the AU flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel and full AU flag list at /flag/au.
How can I see the live position of SVITZER WARATAH?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SVITZER WARATAH 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 SVITZER WARATAH'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 SVITZER WARATAH?+
SVITZER WARATAH is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, SVITZER WARATAH sits in the same design class as the other tugs listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tug directory at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel. SVITZER WARATAH has a gross tonnage of 294 GT.

SVITZER WARATAH — Key Facts

MMSI
503004360
IMO number
9667801
Call sign
VHOB
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
AU
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
73.7°
Heading
71°
Last known position
-33.9675°, 151.2200°
Destination
BOTANY
ETA
2026-09-08T13:46:00Z
Departure port
BOTANY
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T13:42:00Z
Current draught
4.8 m
Maximum static draught
4.8 m
Year built
2013-01-01
Gross tonnage
294
Dead weight
161 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T18:29:46Z