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CCSBT
FFA
IOTC
SPRFMO
WCPFC
Flag
Australia
IMO
8564595
IRCS
VZTN
Vessel Type
Longliner
Port of Registry
AU-MLL
Length
22.5 Meters Length Overall (LOA)
Depth
2.2 Meters Moulded Depth
Beam
6.15 Meters Moulded Breadth
Active Register Listings
IOTC #8609 Effective: 01-Jan-2023 - 30-Dec-2026 Last Updated: 06-Feb-2026
Name
OCEAN EXPLORER
IOTC Vessel ID
8609
Source Vessel IMO
8564595
Registration Number
O506
IRCS
VMQ8729
Flag
Australia
Port of Registry
MOOLOOLABA
Vessel Type
LL
Length
22 Meters Length Overall (LOA)
Fish Hold Capacity
17 Cubic Metres
Owner Name
TUNA FISHING AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Operator Name
TUNA FISHING AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
WCPFC #5125 Effective: 21-Feb-2026 Last Updated: 21-Feb-2026
Name
OCEAN EXPLORER
WCPFC Vessel ID
5125
Source Vessel IMO
8564595
Registration Number
O506
IRCS
VZTN
Flag
Australia
Port of Registry
AU-MLL
Vessel Type
Longliner
Crew Count
4
Length
22.5 Meters Length Overall (LOA)
Beam
6.15 Meters Moulded Breadth
Depth
2.2 Meters Moulded Depth
Engine Power
445 Kilowatts (kW)
Fish Hold Capacity
40.9 Cubic Metres
Owner Name
TUNA FISHING AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Vessel Master Name
Macfarlane, Wayne D
Vessel History
Vessel History Details
| Vessel Name | Effective Date | Register ID | IRCS | Flag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCEAN EXPLORER |
21-Feb-2026
|
WCPFC #5125 | VZTN | Australia |
| OCEAN EXPLORER |
16-Jun-2025
|
WCPFC #5125 | VZTN | Australia |
| COMANCHE |
16-Jun-2025 - 30-Nov-2025
|
CCSBT #6553 | VMQ8729 | Australia |
| OCEAN EXPLORER |
16-Jun-2025 - 30-Nov-2025
|
CCSBT #6553 | VMQ8729 | Australia |
| COMANCHE |
05-Jun-2025
|
WCPFC #5125 | VZTN | Australia |
| COMANCHE |
17-Jan-2025
|
WCPFC #5125 | VZTN | Australia |
| COMANCHE |
13-Jan-2025
|
WCPFC #5125 | VZTN | Australia |
| COMANCHE |
01-Dec-2024 - 15-Jun-2025
|
CCSBT #6553 | VMQ8729 | Australia |
| COMANCHE |
19-Jan-2024
|
WCPFC #5125 | VZTN | Australia |
| COMANCHE |
01-Dec-2023 - 30-Nov-2024
|
CCSBT #6553 | VMQ8729 | Australia |
| COMANCHE |
17-Jan-2023
|
WCPFC #5125 | VZTN | Australia |
| OCEAN EXPLORER |
01-Jan-2023 - 30-Dec-2026
|
IOTC #8609 | VMQ8729 | Australia |
| COMANCHE |
01-Jan-2023 - 30-Dec-2025
|
IOTC #8609 | VMQ8729 | Australia |
| COMANCHE |
01-Jan-2023 - 30-Dec-2024
|
IOTC #8609 | VMQ8729 | Australia |
| COMANCHE |
01-Jan-2023 - 30-Dec-2024
|
IOTC #8609 | VMQ8729 | Australia |
| COMANCHE |
01-Jan-2023 - 31-Dec-2023
|
IOTC #8609 | VMQ8729 | Australia |
| COMANCHE |
01-Dec-2022 - 30-Nov-2023
|
CCSBT #6553 | VMQ8729 | Australia |
| COMANCHE |
14-Feb-2022
|
WCPFC #5125 | VZTN | Australia |
| COMANCHE |
01-Jan-2022 - 31-Dec-2022
|
IOTC #8609 | VMQ8729 | Australia |
| COMANCHE |
01-Dec-2021 - 30-Nov-2022
|
CCSBT #6553 | VMQ8729 | Australia |
| COMANCHE |
29-Jan-2021
|
WCPFC #5125 | VZTN | Australia |
| COMANCHE |
01-Jan-2021 - 31-Dec-2021
|
IOTC #8609 | VMQ8729 | Australia |
| COMANCHE |
01-Dec-2020 - 30-Nov-2021
|
CCSBT #6553 | VMQ8729 | Australia |
| COMANCHE |
08-Sep-2020
|
WCPFC #5125 | VZTN | Australia |
| COMANCHE |
31-Aug-2020
|
WCPFC #5125 | VMQ8729 | Australia |
| COMANCHE |
31-Aug-2020
|
WCPFC #5125 | VMQ8729 | Australia |
| COMANCHE |
10-Jun-2020
|
WCPFC #5125 | VMQ8729 | Australia |
| COMANCHE |
03-Jan-2020
|
WCPFC #5125 | VZTN | Australia |
| COMANCHE |
01-Jan-2020 - 31-Dec-2020
|
IOTC #8609 | VMQ8729 | Australia |
| COMANCHE |
01-Jan-2020 - 30-Nov-2020
|
CCSBT #6553 | VMQ8729 | Australia |
| COMANCHE |
04-Nov-2019
|
WCPFC #5125 | VZTN | Australia |
| COMANCHE |
01-Jan-2019 - 31-Dec-2019
|
IOTC #8609 | VMQ8729 | Australia |
| COMANCHE |
13-Dec-2018
|
WCPFC #5125 | VMQ8729 | Australia |
| COMANCHE |
01-Mar-2018 - 31-Dec-2018
|
IOTC #8609 | VMQ8729 | Australia |
| COMANCHE |
14-Feb-2018
|
WCPFC #5125 | VMQ8729 | Australia |
| COMANCHE |
24-Jan-2017
|
WCPFC #5125 | VMQ8729 | Australia |
| COMANCHE |
14-Dec-2016 - 28-Feb-2018
|
IOTC #8609 | VMQ8729 | Australia |
| OCEAN EXPLORER |
01-Jan-2016 - 12-Dec-2016
|
SPRFMO #1209 | VMQ8729 | Australia |
| OCEAN EXPLORER |
13-Aug-2013 (de-listed)
|
WCPFC #5125 | VMQ8729 | Australia |
| OCEAN EXPLORER |
11-Oct-2010
|
WCPFC #5125 | VMQ8729 | Australia |
| OCEAN EXPLORER |
19-Aug-2010 - 19-Aug-2010
|
IOTC #8609 | Australia | |
| OCEAN EXPLORER |
23-Jun-2009
|
WCPFC #5125 | VMQ8729 | Australia |
| OCEAN EXPLORER |
12-Jul-2007 - 18-Aug-2010
|
IOTC #8609 | Australia | |
| COMANCHE | (de-listed) | FFA #37175 |
Photos
WCPFC (21-Feb-2026)
WCPFC (05-Jun-2025)
IOTC (01-Jan-2023 - 30-Dec-2026)
IOTC (01-Jan-2023 - 30-Dec-2026)
IOTC (01-Jan-2023 - 30-Dec-2026)
IOTC (01-Jan-2023 - 30-Dec-2025)
IOTC (01-Jan-2023 - 30-Dec-2025)
IOTC (01-Jan-2023 - 30-Dec-2025)
IOTC (01-Jan-2023 - 30-Dec-2024)
SPRFMO (01-Jan-2016 - 12-Dec-2016)
SPRFMO (01-Jan-2016 - 12-Dec-2016)
SPRFMO (01-Jan-2016 - 12-Dec-2016)
SPRFMO (01-Jan-2016 - 12-Dec-2016)