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TINGARI — Tug · IMO 9185619

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World map showing the last known position of TINGARI at 37° 51.894' S, 144° 54.965' E
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TINGARI is currently under way in the South Pacific Ocean, at 37.8649° S, 144.9161° E, making 0.0 knots on a course of 188°. It is sailing from MELBOURNE to MELBOURNE with an ETA of 5 Sep 2026, 01:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 14:49 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
187.6°
/ 56°
Course / Heading
5.4 m
Static Draught
5.4 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
00:44 UTCSep 5, 2026
ETA
01:00 UTCSep 5, 2026
TINGARI

TINGARI

Identity

Tug
Type
Australia flagAU
Flag
9185619
IMO Number
503341000
MMSI
VZBW
Call Sign

Specifications

31 m × 11 m
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 TINGARI

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

TINGARI — Tug

TINGARI is a tug registered under the Australia flag.

TINGARI route and voyage history

TINGARI is currently on a voyage from MELBOURNE to MELBOURNE with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-05T01:00:00Z. The live route and current course of TINGARI 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 TINGARI can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 503341000
  • IMO: 9185619
  • Call sign: VZBW
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Australia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is TINGARI right now?+
TINGARI is currently under way in the South Pacific Ocean. It is sailing from MELBOURNE to MELBOURNE with an ETA of 5 Sep 2026, 01:00 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 TINGARI?+
TINGARI broadcasts MMSI 503341000 and is registered as IMO 9185619, with call sign VZBW. 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 TINGARI?+
TINGARI 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 TINGARI?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from TINGARI 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 TINGARI'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 TINGARI?+
As a tug, TINGARI 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.

TINGARI — Key Facts

MMSI
503341000
IMO number
9185619
Call sign
VZBW
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
AU
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
187.6°
Heading
56°
Last known position
-37.8649°, 144.9161°
Destination
MELBOURNE
ETA
2026-09-05T01:00:00Z
Departure port
MELBOURNE
Actual time of departure
2026-09-05T00:44:00Z
Current draught
5.4 m
Maximum static draught
5.4 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T14:49:39Z