ABFC THAIYAK

ABFC THAIYAK (IMO: 9692399) is a Port vessel sailing under the Australia flag. It has an overall length of 131 feets and a beam of 39 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 503004590
• IMO: 9692399
• Call Sign: VZBD
• Flag: Australia
• Vessel Type: Patrol Vessel
• Ship Type: Government / Law Enforcement

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 303 GT
• Length Overall: 56.8 m
• Beam: 9.7 m
• Draft: 2.5 m

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel
• Speed: 20 knots (maximum)

Shipyard

• Builder: Austal Ships
• Build Year: 2014
• Country of Build: Australia

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Australian Border Force (ABF)
• Operator: Australian Border Force, Department of Home Affairs, Commonwealth of Australia

Operating Region

• Primary Region: Australian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and coastal waters
• Areas of Operation: Northern Australian waters, Torres Strait, Timor Sea, Indian Ocean approaches, and Pacific maritime zones
• Port of Registry: Australia

Vessel Description

ABFC Thaiyak is an Australian Border Force Cutter operated by the Australian Border Force under the Department of Home Affairs. The vessel forms part of Australia's maritime border protection fleet and is employed in border security, maritime patrol, and law enforcement operations across Australia's extensive maritime jurisdiction. The name Thaiyak is derived from an Indigenous Australian word. The vessel is designed for extended offshore patrol duties and operates predominantly in the challenging northern approaches to Australia, an area of significant maritime border activity.