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Tug
VB TYPHON
MMSI 228072800 · Call sign FIXN
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Tug
Flag
FRALength
30 m
Beam
10 m
Draft
5.3 m
Call sign
FIXN
IMO
9774941
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
VB TYPHON is a French working tug, 30 metres from stem to stern. She carries a beam of 10 m and a 5.3-metre draft. On AIS she shows as MMSI 228072800, call sign FIXN, IMO 9774941. VB TYPHON 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 09:12 UTC
Position
47.2682° N, 2.2012° W
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
318°
Destination
ST NAZAIRE
ETA
05-30 15:00 UTC
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About VB TYPHON
What kind of vessel is VB TYPHON?
VB TYPHON is a Tug flagged to France.
Where was VB TYPHON last seen?
VB TYPHON was last reported in the Bay of Biscay in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is VB TYPHON's MMSI?
VB TYPHON's MMSI is 228072800. Call sign FIXN. IMO 9774941.
How big is VB TYPHON?
VB TYPHON is about 30 m long, 10 m on the beam, drawing 5.3 m.
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