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Tug
VB SURPRISE
Tug · last seen 43°N 5°E · Jun 2026 · MMSI 228366600 · Call sign FLUR
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Tug
Length
30 m
Beam
10 m
Draft
5.2 m
Call sign
FLUR
IMO
9870094
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
9
VB SURPRISE is a working tug, 30 metres from stem to stern. She carries a beam measuring 10 metres and a 5.2-metre draft. Officially she's MMSI 228366600, call sign FLUR, IMO 9870094. Bring VB SURPRISE aboard the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, and every captain on it has the others' backs.
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Live AIS position · Jun 15, 2026 17:48 UTC
Position
43.3976° N, 4.9841° E
Status
Moored
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
97°
Destination
FOS_MARSEILLE
ETA
12-30 12:00 UTC
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About VB SURPRISE
What kind of vessel is VB SURPRISE?
VB SURPRISE is a Tug.
Where was VB SURPRISE last seen?
VB SURPRISE was last reported in the Western Mediterranean in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is VB SURPRISE's MMSI?
VB SURPRISE's MMSI is 228366600. Call sign FLUR. IMO 9870094.
How big is VB SURPRISE?
VB SURPRISE is about 30 m long, 10 m on the beam, drawing 5.2 m.
Is VB SURPRISE on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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