12.2972° S, 130.7120° E
12.2972° S, 130.7120° E
Voyage
- Destination
- TO SEA
- Speed
- 7.9 kn
- Course
- 262°
- Status
- Underway (engine)
- Position
- 12.2972° S, 130.7120° E
- Last report
- 23 Oct 2026, 06:45 UTC
- Nearest port
- Darwin20 km NW of the port
Particulars
- IMO
- 9628374
- MMSI
- 503728000
- Call sign
- VHEH
- Flag
- 🇦🇺 Australia
- Type
- TugAIS type 52
- Length
- 111 m
- Beam
- 22 m
- Draught
- 6.5 m
- Deadweight
- 4,500 t
Not broadcast: ETA.
About ABFC OCEAN SHIELD
ABFC OCEAN SHIELD (IMO 9628374, MMSI 503728000) is a tug registered in Australia. It is 111 m long and 22 m wide. Its most recent AIS position, received on 23 Oct 2026 at 06:45 UTC, placed it 20 km NW of Darwin, Australia. It was moving at 7.9 knots on a course of 262°. The crew reported TO SEA as the destination.
Frequently asked questions
Where is ABFC OCEAN SHIELD now?
ABFC OCEAN SHIELD was last reported 20 km NW of Darwin, Australia on 23 Oct 2026 at 06:45 UTC. It was moving at 7.9 knots on a course of 262°.
What type of ship is ABFC OCEAN SHIELD?
ABFC OCEAN SHIELD is a tug. It is 111 m long and 22 m wide.
What is the IMO and MMSI number of ABFC OCEAN SHIELD?
The MMSI of ABFC OCEAN SHIELD is 503728000. Its IMO number is 9628374. Its call sign is VHEH.
What flag does ABFC OCEAN SHIELD fly?
ABFC OCEAN SHIELD sails under the flag of Australia (AU).
Where is ABFC OCEAN SHIELD going?
ABFC OCEAN SHIELD reported its destination as TO SEA.
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