ASTROLABE

IMO 9766970MMSI 503000094Call sign VHKL

32 km W of Withnell Bay, Australia

Last seen

20.6387° S, 116.4709° E

20.6387° S, 116.4709° E

Speed6.5kn
Course290°
DestinationBARROW ISL

Voyage

Destination
BARROW ISL
Speed
6.5 kn
Course
290°
Heading
287°
Position
20.6387° S, 116.4709° E
Last report
2 Nov 2026, 11:59 UTC
Nearest port
Withnell Bay32 km W of the port

Particulars

IMO
9766970
MMSI
503000094
Call sign
VHKL
Type
TugAIS type 52
Length
59 m
Beam
15 m
Draught
2.8 m
Deadweight
1,050 t

Not broadcast: ETA.

About ASTROLABE

ASTROLABE (IMO 9766970, MMSI 503000094) is a tug registered in Australia. It is 59 m long and 15 m wide. Its most recent AIS position, received on 2 Nov 2026 at 11:59 UTC, placed it 32 km W of Withnell Bay, Australia. It was moving at 6.5 knots on a course of 290°. The crew reported BARROW ISL as the destination.

Frequently asked questions

Where is ASTROLABE now?

ASTROLABE was last reported 32 km W of Withnell Bay, Australia on 2 Nov 2026 at 11:59 UTC. It was moving at 6.5 knots on a course of 290°.

What type of ship is ASTROLABE?

ASTROLABE is a tug. It is 59 m long and 15 m wide.

What is the IMO and MMSI number of ASTROLABE?

The MMSI of ASTROLABE is 503000094. Its IMO number is 9766970. Its call sign is VHKL.

What flag does ASTROLABE fly?

ASTROLABE sails under the flag of Australia (AU).

Where is ASTROLABE going?

ASTROLABE reported its destination as BARROW ISL.

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