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BULLARA — Tug · IMO 9185621

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BULLARA was last reported under way in the Coral Sea, at 27.3896° S, 153.1557° E, on 7 Nov 2026, 05:49 UTC. It was sailing from BRISBANE to BRISBANE with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 06:17 UTC.

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Underway Using Engine
Current Navigational Status
9.3 kn
Speed
206.0°
/ 191°
Course / Heading
5.5 m
Static Draught
5.5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
23:49 UTCNov 5, 2026
ETA
06:17 UTCNov 6, 2026
BULLARA

BULLARA

Identity

Tug
Type
Australia flagAU
Flag
9185621
IMO Number
503352000
MMSI
VNFM
Call Sign

Specifications

32 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
2000-01-01
Year Built
760 t
Deadweight
395 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
NANINDAH MUTIARA SHIPYARD - BATAM, INDONESIA
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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About BULLARA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BULLARA — Tug

Built in 2000, with a gross tonnage of 395 GT, and a dead weight of 760 tonnes, BULLARA is a tug registered under the Australia flag. The vessel is owned by SVITZER AUSTRALASIA - SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, built by NANINDAH MUTIARA SHIPYARD - BATAM, INDONESIA.

BULLARA route and voyage history

BULLARA is currently on a voyage from BRISBANE to BRISBANE with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-06T06:17:00Z. The live route and current course of BULLARA 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

BULLARA is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as BULLARA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 503352000
  • IMO: 9185621
  • Call sign: VNFM
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Australia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BULLARA right now?

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BULLARA was last reported under way in the Coral Sea, on 7 Nov 2026, 05:49 UTC. It was sailing from BRISBANE to BRISBANE with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 06:17 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 BULLARA?

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BULLARA broadcasts MMSI 503352000 and is registered as IMO 9185621, with call sign VNFM. 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 BULLARA?

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BULLARA 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 BULLARA?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BULLARA 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 BULLARA's position updated?

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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 BULLARA?

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BULLARA is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, BULLARA 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. BULLARA has a gross tonnage of 395 GT.

BULLARA — Key Facts

MMSI
503352000
IMO number
9185621
Call sign
VNFM
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
AU
Navigation status
Underway Using Engine
Current speed
9.3 knots
Course over ground
206.0°
Heading
191°
Last known position
-27.3896°, 153.1557°
Destination
BRISBANE
ETA
2026-11-06T06:17:00Z
Departure port
BRISBANE
Actual time of departure
2026-11-05T23:49:00Z
Current draught
5.5 m
Maximum static draught
5.5 m
Year built
2000-01-01
Gross tonnage
395
Dead weight
760 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T05:49:14Z