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Tug
VB BARFLEUR (18)
MMSI 228179700 · Call sign FVFB
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Tug
Flag
FRALength
30 m
Beam
10 m
Draft
5 m
Call sign
FVFB
IMO
9293040
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
Registered in France, VB BARFLEUR (18) is a 30-metre working tug. She's built with a beam measuring 10 metres and a 5-metre draft. On AIS she appears as MMSI 228179700, call sign FVFB, IMO 9293040. Claim VB BARFLEUR (18) free on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network and let nearby cruisers have her back.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 17:17 UTC
Position
46.1600° N, 1.2232° W
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
0.1 kn
Course
293°
Destination
LA ROCHELLE
ETA
09-17 12:00 UTC
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About VB BARFLEUR (18)
What kind of vessel is VB BARFLEUR (18)?
VB BARFLEUR (18) is a Tug flagged to France.
Where was VB BARFLEUR (18) last seen?
VB BARFLEUR (18) was last reported in the Bay of Biscay in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is VB BARFLEUR (18)'s MMSI?
VB BARFLEUR (18)'s MMSI is 228179700. Call sign FVFB. IMO 9293040.
How big is VB BARFLEUR (18)?
VB BARFLEUR (18) is about 30 m long, 10 m on the beam, drawing 5 m.
Is VB BARFLEUR (18) on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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