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BULIMBA — Tug · IMO 7815727

AUClass B
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Latitude / Longitude

33° 55.496' S
137° 37.204' E

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Class B
Current Navigational Status
0.8 kn
Speed
164.0°
/ 245°
Course / Heading
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Static Draught
4.5 m
Current Draught
ATD
May 23, 2026, 21:31 UTC
ETA
May 23, 2026, 22:23 UTC
From
WALLAROO
To
WALLAROO
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ATD
21:31 UTCMay 23, 2026
ETA
22:23 UTCMay 23, 2026
BULIMBA

BULIMBA

Identity

Tug
Type
Australia flagAU
Flag
7815727
IMO Number
503016000
MMSI
VJIB
Call Sign

Specifications

N/A
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
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Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
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About BULIMBA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BULIMBA — Tug

BULIMBA is a tug registered under the Australia flag.

BULIMBA route and voyage history

BULIMBA is currently on a voyage from WALLAROO to WALLAROO with an estimated arrival on 2026-05-23T22:23:00Z. The live route and current course of BULIMBA are shown on the bridge map above, updated whenever the vessel is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass. View BULIMBA's full route replay to see voyage history, course changes, and port-by-port movement.

Vessel class and identifiers

Vessels in the same class as BULIMBA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 503016000
  • IMO: 7815727
  • Call sign: VJIB
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Australia

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the identifiers for BULIMBA?+
BULIMBA broadcasts MMSI 503016000 and is registered as IMO 7815727, with call sign VJIB. 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 BULIMBA?+
BULIMBA 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 BULIMBA?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BULIMBA 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 BULIMBA'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 BULIMBA?+
As a tug, BULIMBA 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.

BULIMBA — Key Facts

MMSI
503016000
IMO number
7815727
Call sign
VJIB
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
AU
Navigation status
Class B
Current speed
0.8 knots
Course over ground
164.0°
Heading
245°
Last known position
-33.9249°, 137.6201°
Destination
WALLAROO
ETA
2026-05-23T22:23:00Z
Departure port
WALLAROO
Actual time of departure
2026-05-23T21:31:00Z
Current draught
4.5 m
AIS last updated
2026-06-23T04:57:00Z