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Tug
VB ELBE
MMSI 232044595 · Call sign MMOC6
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Tug
Flag
GBRLength
28 m
Beam
10 m
Draft
4.8 m
Call sign
MMOC6
IMO
9389485
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
Registered in the United Kingdom, VB ELBE is a 28-metre harbour tug. Her hull carries a beam of 10 m and a draft of 4.8 m. On AIS she appears as MMSI 232044595, call sign MMOC6, IMO 9389485. VB ELBE earns her keep on the water; the free Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network keeps a watching fleet and a distress mesh close at hand.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 10:58 UTC
Position
53.4307° N, 3.0016° W
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
59°
Destination
TOWAGE
ETA
05-30 07:30 UTC
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About VB ELBE
What kind of vessel is VB ELBE?
VB ELBE is a Tug flagged to United Kingdom.
Where was VB ELBE last seen?
VB ELBE was last reported in the North Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is VB ELBE's MMSI?
VB ELBE's MMSI is 232044595. Call sign MMOC6. IMO 9389485.
How big is VB ELBE?
VB ELBE is about 28 m long, 10 m on the beam, drawing 4.8 m.
Is VB ELBE on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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