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MONTARA VENTURE — Tanker · IMO 8714982

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MONTARA VENTURE is currently moored in the Indian Ocean, at 12.6617° S, 124.5445° E. It is sailing from MONTARA to I with an ETA of 1 Jan 1970, 00:00 UTC. AIS position received 6 Nov 2026, 09:16 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.2 kn
Speed
98.0°
/ 207°
Course / Heading
12 m
Static Draught
12 m
Current Draught

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MONTARA
ATD
15:46 UTCJan 17, 2017
I
ETA
00:00 UTCJan 1, 1970
MONTARA VENTURE

MONTARA VENTURE

Identity

Tanker
Type
Australia flagAU
Flag
8714982
IMO Number
503694000
MMSI
VNW6462
Call Sign

Specifications

274 m × 30 m
Length × Breadth
1990-01-01
Year Built
146,251 t
Deadweight
76,992 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD - KOBE, JAPAN
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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About MONTARA VENTURE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MONTARA VENTURE — Tanker

Built in 1990, with a gross tonnage of 76,992 GT, and a dead weight of 146,251 tonnes, MONTARA VENTURE is a tanker registered under the Australia flag. The vessel is owned by PTTEP AUSTRALASIA - PERTH, AUSTRALIA, built by MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD - KOBE, JAPAN.

MONTARA VENTURE route and voyage history

MONTARA VENTURE most recently departed MONTARA. The live route and current course of MONTARA VENTURE 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

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

  • MMSI: 503694000
  • IMO: 8714982
  • Call sign: VNW6462
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Australia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MONTARA VENTURE right now?

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MONTARA VENTURE is currently moored in the Indian Ocean. It is sailing from MONTARA to I with an ETA of 1 Jan 1970, 00:00 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 MONTARA VENTURE?

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MONTARA VENTURE broadcasts MMSI 503694000 and is registered as IMO 8714982, with call sign VNW6462. 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 MONTARA VENTURE?

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MONTARA VENTURE is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the AU flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker and full AU flag list at /flag/au.

How can I see the live position of MONTARA VENTURE?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MONTARA VENTURE 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 MONTARA VENTURE'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 MONTARA VENTURE?

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MONTARA VENTURE is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, MONTARA VENTURE sits in the same design class as the other tankers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tanker directory at /vessel-type/tanker. MONTARA VENTURE has a gross tonnage of 76,992 GT.

MONTARA VENTURE — Key Facts

MMSI
503694000
IMO number
8714982
Call sign
VNW6462
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
AU
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.2 knots
Course over ground
98.0°
Heading
207°
Last known position
-12.6617°, 124.5445°
Destination
I
ETA
1970-01-01T00:00:00Z
Departure port
MONTARA
Actual time of departure
2017-01-17T15:46:00Z
Current draught
12 m
Maximum static draught
12 m
Year built
1990-01-01
Gross tonnage
76992
Dead weight
146251 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T09:16:00Z