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Tug
VB KIWI
MMSI 205619000 · Call sign ORQF
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Tug
Flag
BELLength
26 m
Beam
11 m
Draft
6.2 m
Call sign
ORQF
IMO
9454321
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
VB KIWI flies the Belgian flag — a 26-metre tug. She has a 11 m beam and a draft measuring 6.2 metres. On AIS she shows as MMSI 205619000, call sign ORQF, IMO 9454321. Sign VB KIWI up free to the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network and join a fleet that looks after its own.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 15:27 UTC
Position
51.3108° N, 3.2262° E
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
7.0 kn
Course
164°
Destination
ZEEBRUGGE
ETA
05-24 21:00 UTC
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About VB KIWI
What kind of vessel is VB KIWI?
VB KIWI is a Tug flagged to Belgium.
Where was VB KIWI last seen?
VB KIWI was last reported in the North Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is VB KIWI's MMSI?
VB KIWI's MMSI is 205619000. Call sign ORQF. IMO 9454321.
How big is VB KIWI?
VB KIWI is about 26 m long, 11 m on the beam, drawing 6.2 m.
Is VB KIWI on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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