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PILBARA VULCAN — Tug · IMO 9298959

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PILBARA VULCAN is currently under way in the Indian Ocean, at 20.6369° S, 116.7018° E, making 11.3 knots on a course of 182°. It is sailing from DAMPIER to DAMPIER with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 10:31 UTC. AIS position received 6 Nov 2026, 14:28 UTC.

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Stopped
Current Navigational Status
11.3 kn
Speed
182.0°
/ 197°
Course / Heading
5.4 m
Static Draught
5.4 m
Current Draught

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DAMPIERAUDAM
ATD
10:17 UTCNov 6, 2026
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DAMPIERAUDAM
ETA
10:31 UTCNov 6, 2026
PILBARA VULCAN

PILBARA VULCAN

Identity

Tug
Type
Australia flagAU
Flag
9298959
IMO Number
503503000
MMSI
VNW5761
Call Sign

Specifications

30 m × 11 m
Length × Breadth
2005-01-01
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 VULCAN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

PILBARA VULCAN — Tug

Built in 2005, with a gross tonnage of 353 GT, and a dead weight of 213 tonnes, PILBARA VULCAN 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 VULCAN route and voyage history

PILBARA VULCAN is currently on a voyage from DAMPIER to DAMPIER with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-06T10:31:00Z. The live route and current course of PILBARA VULCAN 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 VULCAN can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 503503000
  • IMO: 9298959
  • Call sign: VNW5761
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Australia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is PILBARA VULCAN right now?

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PILBARA VULCAN is currently under way in the Indian Ocean. It is sailing from DAMPIER to DAMPIER with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 10:31 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 VULCAN?

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PILBARA VULCAN broadcasts MMSI 503503000 and is registered as IMO 9298959, with call sign VNW5761. 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 VULCAN?

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PILBARA VULCAN 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 VULCAN?

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

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

PILBARA VULCAN — Key Facts

MMSI
503503000
IMO number
9298959
Call sign
VNW5761
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
AU
Navigation status
Stopped
Current speed
11.3 knots
Course over ground
182.0°
Heading
197°
Last known position
-20.6369°, 116.7018°
Destination
DAMPIER
ETA
2026-11-06T10:31:00Z
Departure port
DAMPIER
Actual time of departure
2026-11-06T10:17:00Z
Current draught
5.4 m
Maximum static draught
5.4 m
Year built
2005-01-01
Gross tonnage
353
Dead weight
213 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T14:28:00Z