Where is HMAS Paluma now?

Seadar has no displayable AIS position for HMAS Paluma in this profile. A coverage gap does not establish whether the ship is transmitting or where it is now.

What kind of ship is HMAS Paluma?

HMAS Paluma is a research vessel, built in 1989. The vessel is 36.7 m long and has a gross tonnage of 454.

What sanctions and inspection records does Seadar hold for HMAS Paluma?

Seadar has no matched sanctions record displayed for HMAS Paluma from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels and the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for HMAS Paluma. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

HMAS Paluma

Research vessel · built 1989

IMO8717295No AIS position on record

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In short

HMAS Paluma (Research vessel) has no AIS position on record with Seadar.

Vessel type: Research vessel
Flag: —
Year built: 1989
Gross tonnage: 454
Size (length × beam): 37 m
Registered owner: —

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Last reported position

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Identity & particulars

Name: HMAS Paluma
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 8717295
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: —
Call signWhat is a call sign?: —
Flag: —
Vessel type: Research vessel
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 454
Length overall: 36.7 m
Beam: —
Year built: 1989

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Operator: Royal Australian Navy
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

About HMAS Paluma

HMAS Paluma (A 01) was the lead ship of the Paluma-class survey motor launches operated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).

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Frequently asked questions

Where is HMAS Paluma now?: Seadar has no displayable AIS position for HMAS Paluma in this profile. A coverage gap does not establish whether the ship is transmitting or where it is now.
What kind of ship is HMAS Paluma?: HMAS Paluma is a research vessel, built in 1989. The vessel is 36.7 m long and has a gross tonnage of 454.
What sanctions and inspection records does Seadar hold for HMAS Paluma?: Seadar has no matched sanctions record displayed for HMAS Paluma from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels and the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for HMAS Paluma. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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