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BARUNGA — Tug · IMO 9277606

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BARUNGA is currently moored in the Indian Ocean, at 34.8370° S, 138.5111° E. It is sailing from ADELAIDE to ADELAIDE with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 03:05 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 15:05 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
3.3°
/ 300°
Course / Heading
5.2 m
Static Draught
5.2 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
02:34 UTCSep 8, 2026
ETA
03:05 UTCSep 8, 2026
BARUNGA

BARUNGA

Identity

Tug
Type
Australia flagAU
Flag
9277606
IMO Number
503090600
MMSI
VNFS
Call Sign

Specifications

N/A
Length × Breadth
2003-01-01
Year Built
150 t
Deadweight
243 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
DAMEN SHIPYARD GORINCHEM - GORINCHEM, NETHERLANDS
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About BARUNGA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BARUNGA — Tug

Built in 2003, with a gross tonnage of 243 GT, and a dead weight of 150 tonnes, BARUNGA is a tug registered under the Australia flag. The vessel is built by DAMEN SHIPYARD GORINCHEM - GORINCHEM, NETHERLANDS.

BARUNGA route and voyage history

BARUNGA is currently on a voyage from ADELAIDE to ADELAIDE with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T03:05:00Z. The live route and current course of BARUNGA 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 BARUNGA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 503090600
  • IMO: 9277606
  • Call sign: VNFS
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Australia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BARUNGA right now?+
BARUNGA is currently moored in the Indian Ocean. It is sailing from ADELAIDE to ADELAIDE with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 03:05 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 BARUNGA?+
BARUNGA broadcasts MMSI 503090600 and is registered as IMO 9277606, with call sign VNFS . 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 BARUNGA?+
BARUNGA 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 BARUNGA?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BARUNGA 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 BARUNGA'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 BARUNGA?+
As a tug, BARUNGA 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. BARUNGA has a gross tonnage of 243 GT.

BARUNGA — Key Facts

MMSI
503090600
IMO number
9277606
Call sign
VNFS
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
AU
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
3.3°
Heading
300°
Last known position
-34.8370°, 138.5111°
Destination
ADELAIDE
ETA
2026-09-08T03:05:00Z
Departure port
ADELAIDE
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T02:34:00Z
Current draught
5.2 m
Maximum static draught
5.2 m
Year built
2003-01-01
Gross tonnage
243
Dead weight
150 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T15:05:52Z