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SVITZER PALMERSTON — Tug · IMO 9803857

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World map showing the last known position of SVITZER PALMERSTON at 12° 28.269' S, 130° 50.834' E
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Current PositionLast report

SVITZER PALMERSTON was last reported under way in the Indian Ocean, at 12.4711° S, 130.8472° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 07:21 UTC. It was sailing from DARWIN to DARWIN with an ETA of 18 Sep 2024, 02:15 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
137.0°
/ 65°
Course / Heading
5.8 m
Static Draught
5.8 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

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DARWINAUDRW
ATD
01:45 UTCSep 18, 2024
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DARWINAUDRW
ETA
02:15 UTCSep 18, 2024
SVITZER PALMERSTON

SVITZER PALMERSTON

Identity

Tug
Type
Australia flagAU
Flag
9803857
IMO Number
503053420
MMSI
VZVA
Call Sign

Specifications

N/A
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About SVITZER PALMERSTON

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SVITZER PALMERSTON — Tug

SVITZER PALMERSTON is a tug registered under the Australia flag.

SVITZER PALMERSTON route and voyage history

SVITZER PALMERSTON is currently on a voyage from DARWIN to DARWIN with an estimated arrival on 2024-09-18T02:15:00Z. The live route and current course of SVITZER PALMERSTON 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

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

  • MMSI: 503053420
  • IMO: 9803857
  • Call sign: VZVA
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Australia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SVITZER PALMERSTON right now?+
SVITZER PALMERSTON was last reported under way in the Indian Ocean, on 8 Sep 2026, 07:21 UTC. It was sailing from DARWIN to DARWIN with an ETA of 18 Sep 2024, 02:15 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 PALMERSTON?+
SVITZER PALMERSTON broadcasts MMSI 503053420 and is registered as IMO 9803857, with call sign VZVA. 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 PALMERSTON?+
SVITZER PALMERSTON 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 PALMERSTON?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SVITZER PALMERSTON 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 PALMERSTON'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 PALMERSTON?+
As a tug, SVITZER PALMERSTON 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 PALMERSTON — Key Facts

MMSI
503053420
IMO number
9803857
Call sign
VZVA
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
AU
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
137.0°
Heading
65°
Last known position
-12.4711°, 130.8472°
Destination
DARWIN
ETA
2024-09-18T02:15:00Z
Departure port
DARWIN
Actual time of departure
2024-09-18T01:45:00Z
Current draught
5.8 m
Maximum static draught
5.8 m
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T07:21:00Z