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Tug
VB LOUP
MMSI 228472700 · Call sign FNMM
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Tug
Flag
FRALength
28 m
Beam
13 m
Draft
6.2 m
Call sign
FNMM
IMO
9977490
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
VB LOUP is a harbour tug flagged in France, 28 metres LOA. Below, she has a beam of 13 m and a draft of 6.2 m. On AIS she shows as MMSI 228472700, call sign FNMM, IMO 9977490. Join VB LOUP to the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, and built by cruisers for cruisers.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 13:12 UTC
Position
49.4760° N, 0.1863° E
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
7.6 kn
Course
90°
Destination
LE HAVRE
ETA
01-01 00:00 UTC
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About VB LOUP
What kind of vessel is VB LOUP?
VB LOUP is a Tug flagged to France.
Where was VB LOUP last seen?
VB LOUP was last reported in the English Channel in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is VB LOUP's MMSI?
VB LOUP's MMSI is 228472700. Call sign FNMM. IMO 9977490.
How big is VB LOUP?
VB LOUP is about 28 m long, 13 m on the beam, drawing 6.2 m.
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