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BRISBANE — Dredger · IMO 9204623

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BRISBANE is currently under way in the Coral Sea, at 19.1827° S, 146.8792° E, making 9.3 knots on a course of 55°. It is sailing from TOWNSVILLE to TOWNSVILLE with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 08:51 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 04:29 UTC.

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Underway Using Engine
Current Navigational Status
9.3 kn
Speed
55.0°
/ 53°
Course / Heading
5 m
Static Draught
5 m
Current Draught

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ATD
04:03 UTCNov 7, 2026
ETA
08:51 UTCNov 7, 2026
BRISBANE

BRISBANE

Identity

Dredger
Type
Australia flagAU
Flag
9204623
IMO Number
503380000
MMSI
VMQ7049
Call Sign

Specifications

84 m × 16 m
Length × Breadth
2000-01-01
Year Built
3,600 t
Deadweight
3,462 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
NQEA AUSTRALIA - CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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About BRISBANE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BRISBANE — Dredger

Built in 2000, with a gross tonnage of 3,462 GT, and a dead weight of 3,600 tonnes, BRISBANE is a dredger registered under the Australia flag. The vessel is owned by PORT OF BRISBANE - BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA, built by NQEA AUSTRALIA - CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA.

BRISBANE route and voyage history

BRISBANE is currently on a voyage from TOWNSVILLE to TOWNSVILLE with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-07T08:51:00Z. The live route and current course of BRISBANE 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

BRISBANE is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as BRISBANE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full dredger fleet at /vessel-type/military-special.

  • MMSI: 503380000
  • IMO: 9204623
  • Call sign: VMQ7049
  • Vessel type: Dredger
  • Flag state: Australia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BRISBANE right now?

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BRISBANE is currently under way in the Coral Sea. It is sailing from TOWNSVILLE to TOWNSVILLE with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 08:51 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 BRISBANE?

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BRISBANE broadcasts MMSI 503380000 and is registered as IMO 9204623, with call sign VMQ7049. 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 BRISBANE?

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BRISBANE is classified as a dredger vessel registered under the AU flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full dredger fleet at /vessel-type/military-special and full AU flag list at /flag/au.

How can I see the live position of BRISBANE?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BRISBANE 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 BRISBANE'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 BRISBANE?

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BRISBANE is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a dredger, BRISBANE sits in the same design class as the other dredgers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full dredger directory at /vessel-type/military-special. BRISBANE has a gross tonnage of 3,462 GT.

BRISBANE — Key Facts

MMSI
503380000
IMO number
9204623
Call sign
VMQ7049
Vessel type
Dredger
Flag state
AU
Navigation status
Underway Using Engine
Current speed
9.3 knots
Course over ground
55.0°
Heading
53°
Last known position
-19.1827°, 146.8792°
Destination
TOWNSVILLE
ETA
2026-11-07T08:51:00Z
Departure port
TOWNSVILLE
Actual time of departure
2026-11-07T04:03:00Z
Current draught
5 m
Maximum static draught
5 m
Year built
2000-01-01
Gross tonnage
3462
Dead weight
3600 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T04:29:57Z