Sydney Harbour, Goat Island. 25 March 2013
See Google Earth 33°51'08.18" S 151°11'44.36" E

MO number : 8618982
Name of ship : SHIRLEY SMITH (during 1987)
Call Sign : UNKNOWN
Gross tonnage : 156 (during 1987)
Type of ship : Tug (during 1987)
Year of build : 1987
Flag : Australia (since 01-11-1987)

Sydney Ports operates two emergency response tugs that are used for fire-fighting, oil spill response, salvage and vessel assistance; the Shirley Smith and the Ted Noffs, They are also used for water spray welcomes on special occasions.

Shirley Smith (MumShirl) was an Aboriginal woman who dedicated her life to welfare services.