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Tug
VB MARKSMAN
MMSI 232021969 · Call sign MFFZ3
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Tug
Flag
GBRLength
24 m
Beam
12 m
Draft
5.6 m
Call sign
MFFZ3
IMO
9780562
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
55
VB MARKSMAN, a tug listed on the the United Kingdom registry, measures 24 metres on deck. She has a 12-metre beam and a draft measuring 5.6 metres. Officially she's MMSI 232021969, call sign MFFZ3, IMO 9780562. VB MARKSMAN can be part of the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network at no cost — a community watch that never sleeps.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 07:05 UTC
Position
53.7453° N, 0.2727° W
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
321°
Destination
HUMBER TOWAGE
ETA
12-30 00:00 UTC
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About VB MARKSMAN
What kind of vessel is VB MARKSMAN?
VB MARKSMAN is a Tug flagged to United Kingdom.
Where was VB MARKSMAN last seen?
VB MARKSMAN was last reported in the North Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is VB MARKSMAN's MMSI?
VB MARKSMAN's MMSI is 232021969. Call sign MFFZ3. IMO 9780562.
How big is VB MARKSMAN?
VB MARKSMAN is about 24 m long, 12 m on the beam, drawing 5.6 m.
Is VB MARKSMAN on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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