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Tug
VB COGNAC
MMSI 227005280 · Call sign FV6095
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Tug
Flag
FRALength
30 m
Beam
10 m
Draft
5 m
Call sign
FV6095
IMO
9002075
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
On the French registry, VB COGNAC is a 30-metre harbour tug. Her hull carries 10 metres in the beam and a draft of 5 m. She's on record as MMSI 227005280, call sign FV6095, IMO 9002075. Put VB COGNAC on the free Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network and keep the working fleet looking out for each other.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 11:38 UTC
Position
46.1600° N, 1.2233° W
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
319°
Destination
LA PALLICE
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About VB COGNAC
What kind of vessel is VB COGNAC?
VB COGNAC is a Tug flagged to France.
Where was VB COGNAC last seen?
VB COGNAC was last reported in the Bay of Biscay in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is VB COGNAC's MMSI?
VB COGNAC's MMSI is 227005280. Call sign FV6095. IMO 9002075.
How big is VB COGNAC?
VB COGNAC is about 30 m long, 10 m on the beam, drawing 5 m.
Is VB COGNAC on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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