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SEA CHARLIE — Tug · IMO 9475923

AURestricted manoeuverability
World map showing the last known position of SEA CHARLIE at 19° 15.562' S, 146° 50.422' E
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Current PositionNo recent signal

SEA CHARLIE has not broadcast an AIS position for 27 days. Its most recent report placed it in the Coral Sea, at 19.2594° S, 146.8404° E, on 13 Aug 2026, 01:48 UTC. It was sailing from KIMBE to TOWNSVILLE.

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Restricted manoeuverability
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
298.0°
/ 104°
Course / Heading
2.7 m
Static Draught
2.7 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Papua New Guinea flag
KIMBEPGKIM
ATD
23:36 UTCApr 27, 2026
ETA
22:40 UTCAug 3, 2026
SEA CHARLIE

SEA CHARLIE

Identity

Tug
Type
Australia flagAU
Flag
9475923
IMO Number
503127220
MMSI
VMLL
Call Sign

Specifications

26 m × 9 m
Length × Breadth
2008-01-01
Year Built
200 t
Deadweight
212 t
Gross Tonnage
1,640 kW
Engine Power
KOZLE SHIPYARD KEDZIERZYUN KOZLE
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of KIMBE
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Destination Port
Port of TOWNSVILLE
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About SEA CHARLIE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SEA CHARLIE — Tug

Built in 2008, with a gross tonnage of 212 GT, and a dead weight of 200 tonnes, SEA CHARLIE is a tug registered under the Australia flag. The vessel is built by KOZLE SHIPYARD KEDZIERZYUN KOZLE.

SEA CHARLIE route and voyage history

SEA CHARLIE is currently on a voyage from KIMBE to TOWNSVILLE with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-03T22:40:00Z. The live route and current course of SEA CHARLIE 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 SEA CHARLIE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 503127220
  • IMO: 9475923
  • Call sign: VMLL
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Australia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SEA CHARLIE right now?+
SEA CHARLIE has not broadcast an AIS position for 27 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the Coral Sea, on 13 Aug 2026, 01:48 UTC. It was sailing from KIMBE to TOWNSVILLE. 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 SEA CHARLIE?+
SEA CHARLIE broadcasts MMSI 503127220 and is registered as IMO 9475923, with call sign VMLL . 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 SEA CHARLIE?+
SEA CHARLIE 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 SEA CHARLIE?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SEA CHARLIE 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 SEA CHARLIE'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 SEA CHARLIE?+
As a tug, SEA CHARLIE 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. SEA CHARLIE has a gross tonnage of 212 GT.

SEA CHARLIE — Key Facts

MMSI
503127220
IMO number
9475923
Call sign
VMLL
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
AU
Navigation status
Restricted manoeuverability
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
298.0°
Heading
104°
Last known position
-19.2594°, 146.8404°
Destination
TOWNSVILLE
ETA
2026-08-03T22:40:00Z
Departure port
KIMBE
Actual time of departure
2026-04-27T23:36:00Z
Current draught
2.7 m
Maximum static draught
2.7 m
Year built
2008-01-01
Gross tonnage
212
Dead weight
200 t
AIS last updated
2026-08-13T01:48:00Z