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Towing
VB DONAU
MMSI 235054738 · Call sign MRSV3
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Towing
Flag
GBRLength
28 m
Beam
10 m
Draft
4.6 m
Call sign
MRSV3
IMO
9389473
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
VB DONAU, a harbour workboat hailing from the United Kingdom, measures 28 metres on deck. Below, she has a beam measuring 10 metres and a draft of 4.6 m. Find her under MMSI 235054738, call sign MRSV3, IMO 9389473. VB DONAU 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 14:42 UTC
Position
53.4306° N, 2.9988° W
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
336°
Destination
LIVERPOOL
ETA
03-04 17:00 UTC
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About VB DONAU
What kind of vessel is VB DONAU?
VB DONAU is a Towing flagged to United Kingdom.
Where was VB DONAU last seen?
VB DONAU was last reported in the North Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is VB DONAU's MMSI?
VB DONAU's MMSI is 235054738. Call sign MRSV3. IMO 9389473.
How big is VB DONAU?
VB DONAU is about 28 m long, 10 m on the beam, drawing 4.6 m.
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