Where is TSS SHOALBUSTER now?

TSS SHOALBUSTER (Tug, Australia flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 6, 2026, 13:30 UTC, not moving, in the South Pacific Ocean. The crew-entered destination was CAIRNS (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 6, 2026, 12:08 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is TSS SHOALBUSTER?

TSS SHOALBUSTER is a tug sailing under the flag of Australia, built in 2009 by Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld. The vessel is 26 m long and has a gross tonnage of 212.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for TSS SHOALBUSTER?

Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for TSS SHOALBUSTER 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 TSS SHOALBUSTER. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

TSS SHOALBUSTER

Tug · Australia · built 2009 · AIS Class A

IMO9557604MMSI503188430Call signVNZ3721Last AIS position Oct 6, 2026, 13:30 UTC

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In short

TSS SHOALBUSTER (Tug, Australia flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 6, 2026, 13:30 UTC, not moving, in the South Pacific Ocean. Its crew-entered AIS destination is CAIRNS; its reported draught is 2.7 m (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 6, 2026, 12:08 UTC).

Vessel type: Tug
Flag: Australia
Year built: 2009
Gross tonnage: 212
Size (length × beam): 26 m
Registered owner: —

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Last reported position

received Oct 6, 2026, 13:30 UTC

Position: 16.9281° S, 145.7802° E
Area: South Pacific Ocean
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Under way using engine
Speed: 0 kn
Course: 17°
Heading: 192°

16.9281° S, 145.7802° E

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Voydar detected no port call in the last 30 days.

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Identity & particulars

Name: TSS SHOALBUSTER
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9557604
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 503188430
Call signWhat is a call sign?: VNZ3721
Flag: Australia
Vessel type: Tug
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 212
Length overall: 26 m
Beam: —
Year built: 2009

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Builder: Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Where is TSS SHOALBUSTER now?: TSS SHOALBUSTER (Tug, Australia flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 6, 2026, 13:30 UTC, not moving, in the South Pacific Ocean. The crew-entered destination was CAIRNS (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 6, 2026, 12:08 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is TSS SHOALBUSTER?: TSS SHOALBUSTER is a tug sailing under the flag of Australia, built in 2009 by Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld. The vessel is 26 m long and has a gross tonnage of 212.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for TSS SHOALBUSTER?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for TSS SHOALBUSTER 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 TSS SHOALBUSTER. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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