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STRAIT SHOOTER — Other · MMSI 503485600

AUUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of STRAIT SHOOTER at 12° 40.153' S, 141° 51.172' E
NSEW
Current PositionNo recent signal

STRAIT SHOOTER has not broadcast an AIS position for 22 days. Its most recent report placed it in the Indian Ocean, at 12.6692° S, 141.8529° E, on 17 Aug 2026, 05:06 UTC. It was sailing from WEIPA to WEIPA.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
33.0°
/ 116°
Course / Heading
1.5 m
Static Draught
1.5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Australia flag
WEIPAAUWEI
ATD
08:42 UTCJul 6, 2026
Australia flag
WEIPAAUWEI
ETA
05:45 UTCJul 7, 2026
STRAIT SHOOTER

STRAIT SHOOTER

Identity

Other
Type
Australia flagAU
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
503485600
MMSI
VNW6398
Call Sign

Specifications

27 m × 9 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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Flag State
All AU-flagged vessels
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Departure Port
Port of WEIPA
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About STRAIT SHOOTER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

STRAIT SHOOTER — Vessel

STRAIT SHOOTER is a maritime vessel registered under the Australia flag.

STRAIT SHOOTER route and voyage history

STRAIT SHOOTER is currently on a voyage from WEIPA to WEIPA with an estimated arrival on 2026-07-07T05:45:00Z. The live route and current course of STRAIT SHOOTER 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 STRAIT SHOOTER can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above.

  • MMSI: 503485600
  • Call sign: VNW6398
  • Flag state: Australia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is STRAIT SHOOTER right now?+
STRAIT SHOOTER has not broadcast an AIS position for 22 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the Indian Ocean, on 17 Aug 2026, 05:06 UTC. It was sailing from WEIPA to WEIPA. 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 STRAIT SHOOTER?+
STRAIT SHOOTER broadcasts MMSI 503485600, with call sign VNW6398. 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 STRAIT SHOOTER?+
STRAIT SHOOTER is a maritime vessel registered under the AU flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder and full AU flag list at /flag/au.
How can I see the live position of STRAIT SHOOTER?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from STRAIT SHOOTER 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 STRAIT SHOOTER'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 STRAIT SHOOTER?+
The vessel's design class is inferred from its dimensions, gross tonnage and dead weight, all of which are listed in the Identity and Specifications panels on the vessel page.

STRAIT SHOOTER — Key Facts

MMSI
503485600
Call sign
VNW6398
Vessel type
Unknown
Flag state
AU
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
33.0°
Heading
116°
Last known position
-12.6692°, 141.8529°
Destination
WEIPA
ETA
2026-07-07T05:45:00Z
Departure port
WEIPA
Actual time of departure
2026-07-06T08:42:00Z
Current draught
1.5 m
Maximum static draught
1.5 m
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-08-17T05:06:00Z