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Tug
VB KOALA
MMSI 205546000 · Call sign ORPF
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Tug
Flag
BELLength
33 m
Beam
13 m
Draft
3 m
Call sign
ORPF
IMO
9502714
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
87
VB KOALA is a Belgian 33-metre tug. Below, she has a 13 m beam and a draft measuring 3 metres. She's on record as MMSI 205546000, call sign ORPF, IMO 9502714. VB KOALA is welcome on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — a free, community-run watch where boats look out for one another.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 11:20 UTC
Position
51.3304° N, 3.1967° E
Status
Moored
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
286°
Destination
BEZEE
ETA
02-27 00:00 UTC
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About VB KOALA
What kind of vessel is VB KOALA?
VB KOALA is a Tug flagged to Belgium.
Where was VB KOALA last seen?
VB KOALA was last reported in the North Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is VB KOALA's MMSI?
VB KOALA's MMSI is 205546000. Call sign ORPF. IMO 9502714.
How big is VB KOALA?
VB KOALA is about 33 m long, 13 m on the beam, drawing 3 m.
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