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Tug
VB STERLING
MMSI 205188000 · Call sign ORKU
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Tug
Flag
BELLength
30 m
Beam
12 m
Draft
5.4 m
Call sign
ORKU
IMO
9120164
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
A Belgian harbour tug, VB STERLING measures 30 metres. Her hull carries a 12 m beam and a draft of 5.4 m. She's listed under MMSI 205188000, call sign ORKU, IMO 9120164. Add VB STERLING to the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free to join, and the fleet keeps an eye out for each other.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 11:03 UTC
Position
51.3133° N, 4.3198° E
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
307°
Destination
TERNEUZEN
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About VB STERLING
What kind of vessel is VB STERLING?
VB STERLING is a Tug flagged to Belgium.
Where was VB STERLING last seen?
VB STERLING was last reported in the North Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is VB STERLING's MMSI?
VB STERLING's MMSI is 205188000. Call sign ORKU. IMO 9120164.
How big is VB STERLING?
VB STERLING is about 30 m long, 12 m on the beam, drawing 5.4 m.
Is VB STERLING on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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