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Tug
VB BELGIE
MMSI 232059395 · Call sign MRPI9
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Tug
Flag
GBRLength
35 m
Beam
11 m
Draft
4.8 m
Call sign
MRPI9
IMO
9178991
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
Registered in the United Kingdom, VB BELGIE is a 35-metre tugboat. VB BELGIE has a beam measuring 11 metres and a 4.8 m draft. On AIS she appears as MMSI 232059395, call sign MRPI9, IMO 9178991. Claim VB BELGIE 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 19:18 UTC
Position
53.4416° N, 3.0086° W
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
0.8 kn
Course
170°
ETA
04-08 15:00 UTC
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About VB BELGIE
What kind of vessel is VB BELGIE?
VB BELGIE is a Tug flagged to United Kingdom.
Where was VB BELGIE last seen?
VB BELGIE was last reported in the North Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is VB BELGIE's MMSI?
VB BELGIE's MMSI is 232059395. Call sign MRPI9. IMO 9178991.
How big is VB BELGIE?
VB BELGIE is about 35 m long, 11 m on the beam, drawing 4.8 m.
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