What kind of ship is ABFC Thaiyak?

ABFC Thaiyak is a law enforcement vessel sailing under the flag of Australia, built in 2014 by Strategic Marine. The vessel is 40 m long with a beam of 11.5 m and has a gross tonnage of 589.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for ABFC Thaiyak?

Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for ABFC Thaiyak 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 ABFC Thaiyak. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

ABFC Thaiyak

Law enforcement vessel · Australia · built 2014 · AIS Class A

IMO9692399MMSI503004590Call signVZBDLast AIS position Jul 13, 2026, 05:55 UTC

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In short

ABFC Thaiyak (Law enforcement vessel, Australia flag) was last seen on AIS on Jul 13, 2026, 05:55 UTC, under way at 2.9 kn, in the South Pacific Ocean. Voydar has no more recent AIS position for this ship. Its current location cannot be established from this report.

Vessel type: Law enforcement vessel
Flag: Australia
Year built: 2014
Gross tonnage: 589
Size (length × beam): 40 m × 12 m
Registered owner: —

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Last reported position

received Jul 13, 2026, 05:55 UTC

Position: 12.4826° S, 130.8489° E
Area: South Pacific Ocean
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Under way using engine
Speed: 2.9 kn
Course: 126°
Heading: 157°

12.4826° S, 130.8489° E

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Voydar detected no port call in the last 30 days.

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Identity & particulars

Name: ABFC Thaiyak
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9692399
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 503004590
Call signWhat is a call sign?: VZBD
Flag: Australia
Vessel type: Law enforcement vessel
AIS ship type: Law enforcement
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 589
Deadweight (DWT): 215 t
Length overall: 40 m
Beam: 11.5 m
Year built: 2014

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Builder: Strategic Marine
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

About ABFC Thaiyak

ABFC Thaiyak (pronounced “tie-yak”) is a patrol vessel used by the Customs Marine Unit of the Australian Border Force, primarily stationed at the Ashmore and Cartier Islands and is also known as the Long Term Ashmore Capability (LTAC) vessel. Its name, meaning spear, is based on suggestions from Torres Strait Islander crew members who had consulted with their elders.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is ABFC Thaiyak now?: ABFC Thaiyak (Law enforcement vessel, Australia flag) was last seen on AIS on Jul 13, 2026, 05:55 UTC, under way at 2.9 kn, in the South Pacific Ocean. Voydar has no more recent AIS position for this ship. Its current location cannot be established from this report.
What kind of ship is ABFC Thaiyak?: ABFC Thaiyak is a law enforcement vessel sailing under the flag of Australia, built in 2014 by Strategic Marine. The vessel is 40 m long with a beam of 11.5 m and has a gross tonnage of 589.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for ABFC Thaiyak?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for ABFC Thaiyak 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 ABFC Thaiyak. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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