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SHERINGA — Tug · IMO 8409288

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World map showing the last known position of SHERINGA at 34° 50.190' S, 138° 30.592' E
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Current PositionLast report

SHERINGA was last reported moored in the Indian Ocean, at 34.8365° S, 138.5099° E, on 7 Sep 2026, 14:56 UTC. It was sailing from KLEIN POINT to ADELAIDE with an ETA of 2 Aug 2026, 07:39 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 9°
Course / Heading
4.4 m
Static Draught
4.4 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
04:25 UTCAug 2, 2026
ETA
07:39 UTCAug 2, 2026
SHERINGA

SHERINGA

Identity

Tug
Type
Australia flagAU
Flag
8409288
IMO Number
503506000
MMSI
VJWE
Call Sign

Specifications

31 m × 11 m
Length × Breadth
1985-01-01
Year Built
460 t
Deadweight
352 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
TAMAR STEEL BOATS - LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of KLEIN POINT
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Destination Port
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About SHERINGA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SHERINGA — Tug

Built in 1985, with a gross tonnage of 352 GT, and a dead weight of 460 tonnes, SHERINGA is a tug registered under the Australia flag. The vessel is owned by SVITZER AUSTRALASIA - SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, built by TAMAR STEEL BOATS - LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA.

SHERINGA route and voyage history

SHERINGA is currently on a voyage from KLEIN POINT to ADELAIDE with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-02T07:39:00Z. The live route and current course of SHERINGA 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

SHERINGA is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as SHERINGA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 503506000
  • IMO: 8409288
  • Call sign: VJWE
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Australia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SHERINGA right now?+
SHERINGA was last reported moored in the Indian Ocean, on 7 Sep 2026, 14:56 UTC. It was sailing from KLEIN POINT to ADELAIDE with an ETA of 2 Aug 2026, 07:39 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 SHERINGA?+
SHERINGA broadcasts MMSI 503506000 and is registered as IMO 8409288, with call sign VJWE . 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 SHERINGA?+
SHERINGA 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 SHERINGA?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SHERINGA 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 SHERINGA'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 SHERINGA?+
SHERINGA is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, SHERINGA 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. SHERINGA has a gross tonnage of 352 GT.

SHERINGA — Key Facts

MMSI
503506000
IMO number
8409288
Call sign
VJWE
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
AU
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
9°
Last known position
-34.8365°, 138.5099°
Destination
ADELAIDE
ETA
2026-08-02T07:39:00Z
Departure port
KLEIN POINT
Actual time of departure
2026-08-02T04:25:00Z
Current draught
4.4 m
Maximum static draught
4.4 m
Year built
1985-01-01
Gross tonnage
352
Dead weight
460 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-07T14:56:32Z