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SL HERBERT — Tug · IMO 9557977

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World map showing the last known position of SL HERBERT at 41° 9.075' S, 146° 49.488' E
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SL HERBERT is currently under way in the South Pacific Ocean, at 41.1512° S, 146.8248° E, making 0.0 knots on a course of 15°. It is sailing from BELL BAY to BELL BAY with an ETA of 24 Aug 2026, 06:01 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 14:18 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
15.0°
/ 127°
Course / Heading
5 m
Static Draught
5 m
Current Draught

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ATD
05:38 UTCAug 24, 2026
ETA
06:01 UTCAug 24, 2026
SL HERBERT

SL HERBERT

Identity

Tug
Type
Australia flagAU
Flag
9557977
IMO Number
503414800
MMSI
VJN3471
Call Sign

Specifications

28 m × 10 m
Length × Breadth
2010-01-01
Year Built
127 t
Deadweight
294 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
DAMEN SHIPYARD GORINCHEM - GORINCHEM, NETHERLANDS
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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About SL HERBERT

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SL HERBERT — Tug

Built in 2010, with a gross tonnage of 294 GT, and a dead weight of 127 tonnes, SL HERBERT is a tug registered under the Australia flag. The vessel is built by DAMEN SHIPYARD GORINCHEM - GORINCHEM, NETHERLANDS.

SL HERBERT route and voyage history

SL HERBERT is currently on a voyage from BELL BAY to BELL BAY with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-24T06:01:00Z. The live route and current course of SL HERBERT 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

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

  • MMSI: 503414800
  • IMO: 9557977
  • Call sign: VJN3471
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Australia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SL HERBERT right now?+
SL HERBERT is currently under way in the South Pacific Ocean. It is sailing from BELL BAY to BELL BAY with an ETA of 24 Aug 2026, 06:01 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 SL HERBERT?+
SL HERBERT broadcasts MMSI 503414800 and is registered as IMO 9557977, with call sign VJN3471. 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 SL HERBERT?+
SL HERBERT 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 SL HERBERT?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SL HERBERT 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 SL HERBERT'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 SL HERBERT?+
SL HERBERT is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, SL HERBERT 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. SL HERBERT has a gross tonnage of 294 GT.

SL HERBERT — Key Facts

MMSI
503414800
IMO number
9557977
Call sign
VJN3471
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
AU
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
15.0°
Heading
127°
Last known position
-41.1512°, 146.8248°
Destination
BELL BAY
ETA
2026-08-24T06:01:00Z
Departure port
BELL BAY
Actual time of departure
2026-08-24T05:38:00Z
Current draught
5 m
Maximum static draught
5 m
Year built
2010-01-01
Gross tonnage
294
Dead weight
127 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T14:18:00Z