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Tug
VB SPIRIT
MMSI 218028060 · Call sign DMEA
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Tug
Flag
DEULength
24 m
Beam
12 m
Draft
5.8 m
Call sign
DMEA
IMO
9597355
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
On the German registry, VB SPIRIT is a 24-metre tugboat. She carries a beam measuring 12 metres and a 5.8 m draft. Her registration reads MMSI 218028060, call sign DMEA, IMO 9597355. Bring VB SPIRIT 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 14:29 UTC
Position
53.5432° N, 9.9187° E
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
254°
Destination
DEHAM
ETA
04-09 09:00 UTC
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About VB SPIRIT
What kind of vessel is VB SPIRIT?
VB SPIRIT is a Tug flagged to Germany.
Where was VB SPIRIT last seen?
VB SPIRIT was last reported in the Baltic Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is VB SPIRIT's MMSI?
VB SPIRIT's MMSI is 218028060. Call sign DMEA. IMO 9597355.
How big is VB SPIRIT?
VB SPIRIT is about 24 m long, 12 m on the beam, drawing 5.8 m.
Is VB SPIRIT on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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