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New Caledonia flag

BULLDOG — Tug

NCConstrained by her draught
World map showing the last known position of BULLDOG at 22° 14.598' S, 166° 24.943' E
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Current PositionLive

BULLDOG is currently positioned in the Coral Sea, at 22.2433° S, 166.4157° E. It is sailing from TONTOUTA to TONTOUTA with an ETA of 6 Aug 2026, 07:19 UTC. AIS position received 7 Aug 2026, 14:17 UTC.

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Constrained by her draught
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
359.0°
/ 254°
Course / Heading
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Static Draught
2.5 m
Current Draught
ATD
Aug 6, 2026, 00:56 UTC
ETA
Aug 6, 2026, 07:19 UTC
From
TONTOUTA
To
TONTOUTA

Voyage Tracker

ATD
00:56 UTCAug 6, 2026
ETA
07:19 UTCAug 6, 2026
BULLDOG

BULLDOG

Identity

Tug
Type
New Caledonia flagNC
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
540023140
MMSI
N/A
Call Sign

Specifications

N/A
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
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About BULLDOG

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BULLDOG — Tug

BULLDOG is a tug registered under the New Caledonia flag.

BULLDOG route and voyage history

BULLDOG is currently on a voyage from TONTOUTA to TONTOUTA with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-06T07:19:00Z. The live route and current course of BULLDOG 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 BULLDOG can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BULLDOG right now?+
BULLDOG is currently in the Coral Sea. It is sailing from TONTOUTA to TONTOUTA with an ETA of 6 Aug 2026, 07:19 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 BULLDOG?+
BULLDOG broadcasts MMSI 540023140. 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 BULLDOG?+
BULLDOG is classified as a tug vessel registered under the NC 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 NC flag list at /flag/nc.
How can I see the live position of BULLDOG?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BULLDOG 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 BULLDOG'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 BULLDOG?+
As a tug, BULLDOG 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.

BULLDOG — Key Facts

MMSI
540023140
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
NC
Navigation status
Constrained by her draught
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
359.0°
Heading
254°
Last known position
-22.2433°, 166.4157°
Destination
TONTOUTA
ETA
2026-08-06T07:19:00Z
Departure port
TONTOUTA
Actual time of departure
2026-08-06T00:56:00Z
Current draught
2.5 m
AIS last updated
2026-08-07T14:17:00Z