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Tug
VB ACHERON
Tug · last seen 43°N 5°E · Jun 2026 · MMSI 228365700 · Call sign FLUO
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Tug
Length
30 m
Beam
10 m
Draft
5.5 m
Call sign
FLUO
IMO
9870109
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
12
VB ACHERON is a 30-metre working tug. VB ACHERON has a beam of 10 m and a 5.5-metre draft. On AIS she appears as MMSI 228365700, call sign FLUO, IMO 9870109. VB ACHERON belongs on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network, a free safety net shared by boats the world over.
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Live AIS position · Jun 15, 2026 19:06 UTC
Position
43.4168° N, 4.8398° E
Status
Moored
Speed
0.4 kn
Course
252°
Destination
PORT-DE-BOUC / FOS
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About VB ACHERON
What kind of vessel is VB ACHERON?
VB ACHERON is a Tug.
Where was VB ACHERON last seen?
VB ACHERON was last reported in the Western Mediterranean in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is VB ACHERON's MMSI?
VB ACHERON's MMSI is 228365700. Call sign FLUO. IMO 9870109.
How big is VB ACHERON?
VB ACHERON is about 30 m long, 10 m on the beam, drawing 5.5 m.
Is VB ACHERON on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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