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Tug
VB CHEETAH
MMSI 232057491 · Call sign MRBI9
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Tug
Flag
GBRLength
32 m
Beam
13 m
Draft
6.2 m
Call sign
MRBI9
IMO
9454876
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
On the British registry, VB CHEETAH is a 32-metre working tug. VB CHEETAH has 13 metres in the beam and a 6.2-metre draft. She broadcasts as MMSI 232057491, call sign MRBI9, IMO 9454876. Bring VB CHEETAH 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 9, 2026 16:04 UTC
Position
51.5053° N, 0.5677° E
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
0.3 kn
Course
46°
Destination
THAMES TOWAGE
ETA
03-26 00:00 UTC
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About VB CHEETAH
What kind of vessel is VB CHEETAH?
VB CHEETAH is a Tug flagged to United Kingdom.
Where was VB CHEETAH last seen?
VB CHEETAH was last reported in the North Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is VB CHEETAH's MMSI?
VB CHEETAH's MMSI is 232057491. Call sign MRBI9. IMO 9454876.
How big is VB CHEETAH?
VB CHEETAH is about 32 m long, 13 m on the beam, drawing 6.2 m.
Is VB CHEETAH on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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