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BULGU — Tug · IMO 9606522

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BULGU is currently moored in the Coral Sea, at 21.2907° S, 149.3010° E. It is sailing from HAY POINT to HAY POINT with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 08:15 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 13:20 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 139°
Course / Heading
5.1 m
Static Draught
5.1 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
08:01 UTCNov 7, 2026
ETA
08:15 UTCNov 7, 2026
BULGU

BULGU

Identity

Tug
Type
Australia flagAU
Flag
9606522
IMO Number
503743000
MMSI
VJN3946
Call Sign

Specifications

32 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
2012-01-01
Year Built
253 t
Deadweight
453 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
DAMEN SHIPYARD GORINCHEM - GORINCHEM, NETHERLANDS
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About BULGU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BULGU — Tug

Built in 2012, with a gross tonnage of 453 GT, and a dead weight of 253 tonnes, BULGU is a tug registered under the Australia flag. The vessel is owned by BM ALLIANCE COAL OPERATIONS - HAY POINT, AUSTRALIA, built by DAMEN SHIPYARD GORINCHEM - GORINCHEM, NETHERLANDS.

BULGU route and voyage history

BULGU is currently on a voyage from HAY POINT to HAY POINT with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-07T08:15:00Z. The live route and current course of BULGU 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 BULGU can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 503743000
  • IMO: 9606522
  • Call sign: VJN3946
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Australia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BULGU right now?

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BULGU is currently moored in the Coral Sea. It is sailing from HAY POINT to HAY POINT with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 08:15 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 BULGU?

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BULGU broadcasts MMSI 503743000 and is registered as IMO 9606522, with call sign VJN3946. 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 BULGU?

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BULGU 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 BULGU?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BULGU 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 BULGU'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 BULGU?

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As a tug, BULGU 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. BULGU has a gross tonnage of 453 GT.

BULGU — Key Facts

MMSI
503743000
IMO number
9606522
Call sign
VJN3946
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
AU
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
139°
Last known position
-21.2907°, 149.3010°
Destination
HAY POINT
ETA
2026-11-07T08:15:00Z
Departure port
HAY POINT
Actual time of departure
2026-11-07T08:01:00Z
Current draught
5.1 m
Maximum static draught
5.1 m
Year built
2012-01-01
Gross tonnage
453
Dead weight
253 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T13:20:11Z