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Tug
VB BENELUX
MMSI 232058017 · Call sign MRFX5
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Tug
Flag
GBRLength
32 m
Beam
11 m
Draft
5.5 m
Call sign
MRFX5
IMO
9547867
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
VB BENELUX, a tugboat sailing under the British flag, measures 32 metres on deck. She carries a 11-metre beam and a 5.5 m draft. Her papers read MMSI 232058017, call sign MRFX5, IMO 9547867. Claim VB BENELUX free on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network and let nearby cruisers have her back.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 12:57 UTC
Position
53.4307° N, 3.0002° W
Status
Moored
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
323°
Destination
GBLIV
ETA
03-01 10:30 UTC
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About VB BENELUX
What kind of vessel is VB BENELUX?
VB BENELUX is a Tug flagged to United Kingdom.
Where was VB BENELUX last seen?
VB BENELUX was last reported in the North Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is VB BENELUX's MMSI?
VB BENELUX's MMSI is 232058017. Call sign MRFX5. IMO 9547867.
How big is VB BENELUX?
VB BENELUX is about 32 m long, 11 m on the beam, drawing 5.5 m.
Is VB BENELUX on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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