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P T FORTITUDE — Tug · IMO 9545223

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World map showing the last known position of P T FORTITUDE at 27° 26.574' S, 153° 6.641' E
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Current PositionLast report

P T FORTITUDE was last reported under way in the Coral Sea, at 27.4429° S, 153.1107° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 00:40 UTC. It was sailing from ONSLOW to BRISBANE with an ETA of 28 Aug 2026, 20:09 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
80.0°
/ 148°
Course / Heading
3.8 m
Static Draught
7.2 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Australia flag
ONSLOWAUONS
ATD
06:13 UTCAug 12, 2026
ETA
20:09 UTCAug 28, 2026
P T FORTITUDE

P T FORTITUDE

Identity

Tug
Type
Australia flagAU
Flag
9545223
IMO Number
503723000
MMSI
VMBP
Call Sign

Specifications

34 m × 11 m
Length × Breadth
2010-01-01
Year Built
373 t
Deadweight
399 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
FORWARD MARINE ENTERPRISE - SIBU, MALAYSIA
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of ONSLOW
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Destination Port
Port of BRISBANE
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About P T FORTITUDE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

P T FORTITUDE — Tug

Built in 2010, with a gross tonnage of 399 GT, and a dead weight of 373 tonnes, P T FORTITUDE is a tug registered under the Australia flag. The vessel is owned by PACIFIC TUG AUSTRALIA - MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, built by FORWARD MARINE ENTERPRISE - SIBU, MALAYSIA.

P T FORTITUDE route and voyage history

P T FORTITUDE is currently on a voyage from ONSLOW to BRISBANE with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-28T20:09:00Z. The live route and current course of P T FORTITUDE 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 P T FORTITUDE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 503723000
  • IMO: 9545223
  • Call sign: VMBP
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Australia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is P T FORTITUDE right now?+
P T FORTITUDE was last reported under way in the Coral Sea, on 8 Sep 2026, 00:40 UTC. It was sailing from ONSLOW to BRISBANE with an ETA of 28 Aug 2026, 20:09 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 P T FORTITUDE?+
P T FORTITUDE broadcasts MMSI 503723000 and is registered as IMO 9545223, with call sign VMBP. 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 P T FORTITUDE?+
P T FORTITUDE 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 P T FORTITUDE?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from P T FORTITUDE 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 P T FORTITUDE'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 P T FORTITUDE?+
As a tug, P T FORTITUDE 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. P T FORTITUDE has a gross tonnage of 399 GT.

P T FORTITUDE — Key Facts

MMSI
503723000
IMO number
9545223
Call sign
VMBP
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
AU
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
80.0°
Heading
148°
Last known position
-27.4429°, 153.1107°
Destination
BRISBANE
ETA
2026-08-28T20:09:00Z
Departure port
ONSLOW
Actual time of departure
2026-08-12T06:13:00Z
Current draught
7.2 m
Maximum static draught
3.8 m
Year built
2010-01-01
Gross tonnage
399
Dead weight
373 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T00:40:00Z