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Tug
VB SERVICEMAN
MMSI 232004530 · Call sign MAGC3
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Tug
Flag
GBRLength
30 m
Beam
10 m
Draft
4.1 m
Call sign
MAGC3
IMO
9345685
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
VB SERVICEMAN is a working tug sailing under the British flag, 30 metres overall. VB SERVICEMAN has a beam of 10 m and a 4.1-metre draft. She's on record as MMSI 232004530, call sign MAGC3, IMO 9345685. Put VB SERVICEMAN on the free Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network and keep the working fleet looking out for each other.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 07:43 UTC
Position
51.4608° N, 3.1512° W
Status
Moored
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
16°
Destination
CARDIFF
ETA
06-08 11:00 UTC
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About VB SERVICEMAN
What kind of vessel is VB SERVICEMAN?
VB SERVICEMAN is a Tug flagged to United Kingdom.
Where was VB SERVICEMAN last seen?
VB SERVICEMAN was last reported in the North Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is VB SERVICEMAN's MMSI?
VB SERVICEMAN's MMSI is 232004530. Call sign MAGC3. IMO 9345685.
How big is VB SERVICEMAN?
VB SERVICEMAN is about 30 m long, 10 m on the beam, drawing 4.1 m.
Is VB SERVICEMAN on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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