SL TONDOON
- Vessel Type: Towing/Tug
- MMSI: 503648000
- IMO: 9578505
- Call sign: VHIE
SL TONDOON (IMO: 9578505) is a Towing/Tug vessel sailing under the Australia flag. It has an overall length of 98 feets and a beam of 39 feets.
SL TONDOON position reported at 05/07/2026 03:59:30 UTC:
Latitude: 151.262778, Longitude 151.262778 longitude
Visited ports: Gladstone
SL TONDOON
Vessel Identification
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | SL Tondoon |
| MMSI | 503648000 |
| IMO Number | 9578505 |
| Call Sign | VHIE |
| Vessel Type | Passenger/Ferry Vessel |
| Flag State | Australia |
| Flag Code | AUS |
Specifications
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Gross Tonnage | 354 GT |
| Length Overall | 40.5 m |
| Beam | 11.6 m |
| Hull Material | Aluminium |
| Year Built | 2011 |
| Vessel Class | High-Speed Catamaran |
Propulsion
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Propulsion Type | Water Jet |
| Hull Configuration | Catamaran |
| Service Speed | Approx. 25–30 knots |
Shipyard
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Builder | Aluminium Boats Queensland (ABQ) / Incat Crowther design lineage |
| Country of Build | Australia |
| Year Delivered | 2011 |
Owner / Operator
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Operator | Sunland Ferries / Gladstone Regional Council (operated under charter arrangements) |
| Registered Owner | Sunland Ferries Pty Ltd |
| Port of Registry | Gladstone, Queensland, Australia |
| Home Port | Gladstone, Queensland |
Operating Region
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Primary Region | Gladstone Harbour and Port Curtis, Queensland, Australia |
| Service Route | Gladstone Marina to Facing Island / local harbour ferry services |
| Waters | Sheltered coastal and harbour waters, Queensland |
| AMSA Survey Area | Domestic Commercial Vessel (DCV) — Inshore/Harbour |
Vessel Description
SL Tondoon is an Australian-flagged high-speed aluminium catamaran passenger ferry operating in the Gladstone region of Queensland, Australia. The vessel is purpose-built for harbour and short-passage ferry operations, serving the local community with connections between the Gladstone Marina and nearby island destinations, most notably Facing Island.
The vessel is designed for efficient passenger transport in sheltered and semi-sheltered coastal waters, utilising a catamaran hull form for stability and water jet propulsion for manoeuvrability in shallow and confined harbour environments. As a Domestic Commercial Vessel (DCV) registered under the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) framework, SL Tondoon complies with Australian domestic commercial vessel safety standards.
The name Tondoon references local Queensland heritage, consistent with the Gladstone region's practice of naming vessels and landmarks after areas of local significance, including the Tondoon Botanic Gardens located in Gladstone.
Data Advisory: Some specification details (builder, exact dimensions, propulsion specifics) are derived from vessel registry sources and publicly available AIS/IMO databases. Users requiring certified vessel particulars should consult AMSA's Australian Ship Register or the vessel's official survey documentation.
| Port | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| GLADSTONE | Port | 5/6/2026 |