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Tug
VB SOUTHAMPTON
MMSI 205730000 · Call sign ORSQ
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Tug
Flag
BELLength
29 m
Beam
13 m
Draft
6.2 m
Call sign
ORSQ
IMO
9816672
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
VB SOUTHAMPTON, a tugboat wearing Belgian colours, measures 29 metres on deck. VB SOUTHAMPTON has a beam measuring 13 metres and a 6.2 m draft. Look for MMSI 205730000, call sign ORSQ, IMO 9816672. Bring VB SOUTHAMPTON aboard the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, and every captain on it has the others' backs.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 13:32 UTC
Position
51.3465° N, 4.2828° E
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
2.0 kn
Course
98°
Destination
HARBOUR TOWAGE
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About VB SOUTHAMPTON
What kind of vessel is VB SOUTHAMPTON?
VB SOUTHAMPTON is a Tug flagged to Belgium.
Where was VB SOUTHAMPTON last seen?
VB SOUTHAMPTON was last reported in the North Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is VB SOUTHAMPTON's MMSI?
VB SOUTHAMPTON's MMSI is 205730000. Call sign ORSQ. IMO 9816672.
How big is VB SOUTHAMPTON?
VB SOUTHAMPTON is about 29 m long, 13 m on the beam, drawing 6.2 m.
Is VB SOUTHAMPTON on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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