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L AUSTRAL — Passenger · IMO 9502518

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Latitude / Longitude

66° 34.033' N
18° 38.443' W

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
10.6 kn
Speed
89.0°
/ 91°
Course / Heading
5 m
Static Draught
5 m
Current Draught
ATD
Jun 22, 2026, 19:15 UTC
ETA
Jun 23, 2026, 15:00 UTC
From
GRUNDARFJORDUR
To
GRIMSEY
Record Route
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ATD
19:15 UTCJun 22, 2026
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GRIMSEYISGRY
ETA
15:00 UTCJun 23, 2026
L AUSTRAL

L AUSTRAL

Identity

Passenger
Type
Wallis & Futuna flagWF
Flag
9502518
IMO Number
578000700
MMSI
FLTU
Call Sign

Specifications

143 m × 18 m
Length × Breadth
2010-01-01
Year Built
1,400 t
Deadweight
10,944 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
FINCANTIERI ANCONA - ANCONA, ITALY
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of GRUNDARFJORDUR
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Destination Port
Port of GRIMSEY
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About L AUSTRAL

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

L AUSTRAL — Passenger

Built in 2010, with a gross tonnage of 10,944 GT, and a dead weight of 1,400 tonnes, L AUSTRAL is a passenger registered under the Wallis and Futuna flag. The vessel is owned by COMPAGNIE DES ILES DU PONANT - MARSEILLE, FRANCE, built by FINCANTIERI ANCONA - ANCONA, ITALY.

L AUSTRAL route and voyage history

L AUSTRAL is currently on a voyage from GRUNDARFJORDUR to GRIMSEY with an estimated arrival on 2026-06-23T15:00:00Z. The live route and current course of L AUSTRAL are shown on the bridge map above, updated whenever the vessel is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass. View L AUSTRAL's full route replay to see voyage history, course changes, and port-by-port movement.

Vessel class and identifiers

L AUSTRAL is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as L AUSTRAL can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the identifiers for L AUSTRAL?+
L AUSTRAL broadcasts MMSI 578000700 and is registered as IMO 9502518, with call sign FLTU. 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 L AUSTRAL?+
L AUSTRAL is classified as a passenger vessel registered under the WF flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger and full WF flag list at /flag/wf.
How can I see the live position of L AUSTRAL?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from L AUSTRAL 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 L AUSTRAL'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 L AUSTRAL?+
L AUSTRAL is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a passenger, L AUSTRAL sits in the same design class as the other passengers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full passenger directory at /vessel-type/passenger. L AUSTRAL has a gross tonnage of 10,944 GT.

L AUSTRAL — Key Facts

MMSI
578000700
IMO number
9502518
Call sign
FLTU
Vessel type
Passenger
Flag state
WF
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
10.6 knots
Course over ground
89.0°
Heading
91°
Last known position
66.5672°, -18.6407°
Destination
GRIMSEY
ETA
2026-06-23T15:00:00Z
Departure port
GRUNDARFJORDUR
Actual time of departure
2026-06-22T19:15:00Z
Current draught
5 m
Maximum static draught
5 m
Year built
2010-01-01
Gross tonnage
10944
Dead weight
1400 t
AIS last updated
2026-06-23T13:16:00Z