CAPE BYRON (IMO 9684562)
CAPE BYRON is a Patrol Vessel built in 2014 and flying the Australia flag, placing it in its 12th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 120 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 713. Given its specifications, it is configured for specialized patrol and coastal operations. There is no recorded IACS membership for this vessel. It has been observed operating in the Australia and New Zealand regions. The vessel has one former name and has operated under one previous flag state. No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
- Type: Patrol Vessel
- Flag: Australia
- Year built: 2014
- MMSI: 503792000
- Call sign: VHCZ
- Gross tonnage: 713
- Deadweight: 120 t
- Length overall: 59 m
- Beam: 11 m
- Registered owner · ISM manager: AUSTRALIA GOVT BORDER FORCE (Australia)
- Ship manager: AUSTRALIA GOVT BORDER PROTECT (Australia)
- Last AIS position: 16°7.9′S · 123°41.4′E · Speed 1.5 kn · under way · received 8 October 2026 at 01:16 UTC
- Destination: Darwin (AU DRW) · ETA 9 October 2026 at 19:26 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of CAPE BYRON?
CAPE BYRON is a Patrol Vessel. It was built in 2014 and is currently in its 12th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for CAPE BYRON?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 713. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 120 metric tonnes.
Where has CAPE BYRON been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Australia and New Zealand regions. These areas represent its primary recent geographic footprint.
How many port-state inspections has CAPE BYRON undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
Does CAPE BYRON have a history of name or flag changes?
The vessel has one recorded former name. It has also operated under one previous flag state during its service life.
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