NEWCASTLE BAY

Cargo

Information related to the Cargo vessel NEWCASTLE BAY (MMSI 503000225, IMO 9893670) from Australia with latest positions and portcalls. Currently under way u...

MMSI 503000225
IMO 9893670
Name NEWCASTLE BAY
Country  Australia
MMSI Type Vessel
Type Cargo
Call Sign VMGZ
Class A
Course 333.5
Speed (kn) 13.0
Heading (°) 335.0
Status Under way using engine
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Length (m) 100.0
Width (m) 18.0

IMO Information

Gross Tonnage 4184
Year Built 2023
Ship Type (IMO) General Cargo/Passenger Ship
Company Sea Swift Pty Ltd
Ship UN Sanction Not on list
Owner/Operator UN Sanction Not on list

First Seen 3 years ago
Last Update 5 days ago
Positions 557
Latitude -16.502392
Longitude 145.664227
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Destination HORN IS, AUS
Reported ETA Jan 31, 2026 12:00 AM

Distance travelled (nm)

Since first seen 37338.61
Since last port call 1731.08
Since last position 0

Estimated Load

76%

Speed (kn) / Draught (m)


Draught (m)

Current 5.3
Min 4
Max 5.7
Average 4.82

About this vessel

The Cargo vessel NEWCASTLE BAY (MMSI 503000225, IMO 9893670, call sign VMGZ) is registered under the flag of Australia (AU). It was last located at latitude 16.502392 S and longitude 145.664227 E as of Jan 30, 2026 12:13 PM (5 days ago). The vessel is currently under way using engine, heading 335° at a speed of 13.0 knots. It is drawing 5.3 meters and estimated to be loaded at 76%. The vessel has an overall length of 100 meters and a beam of 18 meters. It was built in 2023 and has a gross tonnage of 4184 GT. The IMO classification is General Cargo/Passenger Ship. The last recorded port call was at Carina Heights, Australia, on Jan 13, 2026 6:04 AM (22 days ago) and has traveled 1731.08 nautical miles since. The reported destination is "HORN IS, AUS ". The ETA for the next destination is Jan 31, 2026 12:00 AM. The vessel has travelled for 37338.61 nm since its appearance in Oceanook 3 years ago.

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