What kind of ship is HMAS Leeuwin?

HMAS Leeuwin is a naval vessel sailing under the flag of Australia, built in 2000 by NQEA Pty Ltd. The vessel is 71.2 m long and has a gross tonnage of 1,200.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for HMAS Leeuwin?

Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for HMAS Leeuwin from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels, the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register and the French national asset-freeze register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for HMAS Leeuwin. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

HMAS Leeuwin

Naval vessel · Australia · built 2000 · AIS Class A

IMO9151773MMSI503177000Call signVLSELast AIS position Oct 6, 2026, 11:33 UTC

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In short

HMAS Leeuwin (Naval vessel, Australia flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 6, 2026, 11:33 UTC, under way at 8.4 kn, in the South Pacific Ocean.

Vessel type: Naval vessel
Flag: Australia
Year built: 2000
Gross tonnage: 1,200
Size (length × beam): 71 m
Registered owner: —

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Last reported position

received Oct 6, 2026, 11:33 UTC

Position: 16.6468° S, 145.8803° E
Area: South Pacific Ocean
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Under way using engine
Speed: 8.4 kn
Course: 326°
Heading: 323°

16.6468° S, 145.8803° E

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Voydar detected no port call in the last 30 days.

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Identity & particulars

Name: HMAS Leeuwin
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9151773
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 503177000
Call signWhat is a call sign?: VLSE
Flag: Australia
Vessel type: Naval vessel
AIS ship type: Military ops
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 1,200
Length overall: 71.2 m
Beam: —
Year built: 2000

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Operator: Royal Australian Navy
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026
Builder: NQEA Pty Ltd
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

About HMAS Leeuwin

HMAS Leeuwin (HS 01/A 245) is the lead ship of the Leeuwin-class of hydrographic survey vessels operated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).

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Frequently asked questions

Where is HMAS Leeuwin now?: HMAS Leeuwin (Naval vessel, Australia flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 6, 2026, 11:33 UTC, under way at 8.4 kn, in the South Pacific Ocean.
What kind of ship is HMAS Leeuwin?: HMAS Leeuwin is a naval vessel sailing under the flag of Australia, built in 2000 by NQEA Pty Ltd. The vessel is 71.2 m long and has a gross tonnage of 1,200.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for HMAS Leeuwin?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for HMAS Leeuwin from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels, the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register and the French national asset-freeze register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for HMAS Leeuwin. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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