HMAS_ARAFURA

HMAS_ARAFURA (IMO: 4733708) sailing under the Australia flag. It has an overall length of 253 feets and a beam of 43 feets.

Vessel Profile

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 503134000
• IMO: 4733708
• Call Sign: VLAR
• Flag: Australia
• Vessel Type: Warship / Naval Vessel
• AIS Type: 35 (Military Operations)

Vessel Description

This vessel operates under Australian military authority and is classified as a warship under the Australian flag. The MMSI prefix 503 confirms Australian registration, and the call sign VLAR is assigned within the Australian maritime communications framework. As a military vessel, detailed technical and operational specifications are not publicly disclosed in open maritime databases.

Owner / Operator

• Operator: Royal Australian Navy (RAN)
• Authority: Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Defence

Operating Region

• Primary Region: Indo-Pacific
• Waters: Australian territorial waters, South Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, and areas consistent with Royal Australian Navy operational commitments and joint exercises with allied naval forces

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Transponder: Class A (Military configuration)
• Distress Calling: GMDSS compliant maritime distress and safety communications
• Radio Communications: Consistent with Royal Australian Navy communications standards

Note: As a naval military vessel, full technical specifications, armament details, propulsion data, and operational information are restricted and not available through public maritime registries or AIS data sources.