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PILBARA NEPTUNE — Tug · IMO 9298947

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PILBARA NEPTUNE is currently positioned in the Indian Ocean, at 20.6626° S, 116.6857° E. It is sailing from DAMPIER to DAMPIER with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 06:04 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 16:57 UTC.

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Stopped
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
118.0°
/ 231°
Course / Heading
4.9 m
Static Draught
4.9 m
Current Draught

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ATD
04:56 UTCNov 8, 2026
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ETA
06:04 UTCNov 8, 2026
PILBARA NEPTUNE

PILBARA NEPTUNE

Identity

Tug
Type
Australia flagAU
Flag
9298947
IMO Number
503502000
MMSI
VNW5695
Call Sign

Specifications

31 m × 11 m
Length × Breadth
2004-01-01
Year Built
213 t
Deadweight
353 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
DAMEN SHIPYARD GORINCHEM - GORINCHEM, NETHERLANDS
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About PILBARA NEPTUNE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

PILBARA NEPTUNE — Tug

Built in 2004, with a gross tonnage of 353 GT, and a dead weight of 213 tonnes, PILBARA NEPTUNE is a tug registered under the Australia flag. The vessel is owned by PILBARA IRON - WICKHAM, AUSTRALIA, built by DAMEN SHIPYARD GORINCHEM - GORINCHEM, NETHERLANDS.

PILBARA NEPTUNE route and voyage history

PILBARA NEPTUNE is currently on a voyage from DAMPIER to DAMPIER with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-08T06:04:00Z. The live route and current course of PILBARA NEPTUNE 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 PILBARA NEPTUNE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 503502000
  • IMO: 9298947
  • Call sign: VNW5695
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Australia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is PILBARA NEPTUNE right now?

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PILBARA NEPTUNE is currently in the Indian Ocean. It is sailing from DAMPIER to DAMPIER with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 06:04 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 PILBARA NEPTUNE?

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PILBARA NEPTUNE broadcasts MMSI 503502000 and is registered as IMO 9298947, with call sign VNW5695. 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 PILBARA NEPTUNE?

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PILBARA NEPTUNE 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 PILBARA NEPTUNE?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from PILBARA NEPTUNE 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 PILBARA NEPTUNE'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 PILBARA NEPTUNE?

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As a tug, PILBARA NEPTUNE 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. PILBARA NEPTUNE has a gross tonnage of 353 GT.

PILBARA NEPTUNE — Key Facts

MMSI
503502000
IMO number
9298947
Call sign
VNW5695
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
AU
Navigation status
Stopped
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
118.0°
Heading
231°
Last known position
-20.6626°, 116.6857°
Destination
DAMPIER
ETA
2026-11-08T06:04:00Z
Departure port
DAMPIER
Actual time of departure
2026-11-08T04:56:00Z
Current draught
4.9 m
Maximum static draught
4.9 m
Year built
2004-01-01
Gross tonnage
353
Dead weight
213 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T16:57:00Z