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Tug
VB MERCURY
MMSI 218028070 · Call sign DMEB
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Tug
Flag
DEULength
24 m
Beam
12 m
Draft
6.2 m
Call sign
DMEB
IMO
9597367
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
VB MERCURY, a German tugboat, measures 24 metres on deck. VB MERCURY has a beam measuring 12 metres and a 6.2 m draft. Her registration reads MMSI 218028070, call sign DMEB, IMO 9597367. It's free to add VB MERCURY to the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — like AAA for the ocean, run by the cruisers who use it.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 11:33 UTC
Position
53.5390° N, 9.9471° E
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
11°
Destination
HAMBURG ASSIST TUG
ETA
05-29 01:11 UTC
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About VB MERCURY
What kind of vessel is VB MERCURY?
VB MERCURY is a Tug flagged to Germany.
Where was VB MERCURY last seen?
VB MERCURY was last reported in the Baltic Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is VB MERCURY's MMSI?
VB MERCURY's MMSI is 218028070. Call sign DMEB. IMO 9597367.
How big is VB MERCURY?
VB MERCURY is about 24 m long, 12 m on the beam, drawing 6.2 m.
Is VB MERCURY on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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