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Tug
VB BANDAMA
MMSI 225993385 · Call sign EBUW
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Tug
Flag
ESPLength
24 m
Beam
12 m
Draft
5.4 m
Call sign
EBUW
IMO
9816347
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
77
Out of Spain, VB BANDAMA is a 24-metre harbour tug. Her hull carries a 12-metre beam and a draft of 5.4 m. On AIS she appears as MMSI 225993385, call sign EBUW, IMO 9816347. VB BANDAMA is invited to the free Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network, where cruisers keep each other safe.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 17:00 UTC
Position
28.1426° N, 15.4151° W
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
73°
Destination
PTO. DE LAS PALMAS
ETA
06-08 23:30 UTC
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About VB BANDAMA
What kind of vessel is VB BANDAMA?
VB BANDAMA is a Tug flagged to Spain.
Where was VB BANDAMA last seen?
VB BANDAMA was last reported in the North Atlantic in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is VB BANDAMA's MMSI?
VB BANDAMA's MMSI is 225993385. Call sign EBUW. IMO 9816347.
How big is VB BANDAMA?
VB BANDAMA is about 24 m long, 12 m on the beam, drawing 5.4 m.
Is VB BANDAMA on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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