Where is Svitzer Newton now?

Svitzer Newton (Tug, Australia flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 6, 2026, 13:07 UTC, under way at 4.9 kn, in the South Pacific Ocean. The crew-entered destination was NEWCASTLE AU (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 6, 2026, 13:07 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is Svitzer Newton?

Svitzer Newton is a tug sailing under the flag of Australia, built in 2018. The vessel is 24.7 m long and has a gross tonnage of 299.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Svitzer Newton?

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

Svitzer Newton

Tug · Australia · built 2018 · AIS Class A

IMO9819246MMSI503070250Call signVMDFLast AIS position Oct 6, 2026, 13:07 UTC

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In short

Svitzer Newton (Tug, Australia flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 6, 2026, 13:07 UTC, under way at 4.9 kn, in the South Pacific Ocean. Its crew-entered AIS destination is NEWCASTLE AU; its reported draught is 5.8 m (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 6, 2026, 13:07 UTC).

Vessel type: Tug
Flag: Australia
Year built: 2018
Gross tonnage: 299
Size (length × beam): 25 m
Registered owner: —

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Last reported position

received Oct 6, 2026, 13:07 UTC

Position: 32.8885° S, 151.7623° E
Area: South Pacific Ocean
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Under way using engine
Speed: 4.9 kn
Course: 125°
Heading: 299°

32.8885° S, 151.7623° E

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Identity & particulars

Name: Svitzer Newton
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9819246
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 503070250
Call signWhat is a call sign?: VMDF
Flag: Australia
Vessel type: Tug
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 299
Length overall: 24.7 m
Beam: —
Year built: 2018

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Where is Svitzer Newton now?: Svitzer Newton (Tug, Australia flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 6, 2026, 13:07 UTC, under way at 4.9 kn, in the South Pacific Ocean. The crew-entered destination was NEWCASTLE AU (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 6, 2026, 13:07 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is Svitzer Newton?: Svitzer Newton is a tug sailing under the flag of Australia, built in 2018. The vessel is 24.7 m long and has a gross tonnage of 299.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Svitzer Newton?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Svitzer Newton 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 Svitzer Newton. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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