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Tug
VB ENGLISHMAN
MMSI 235114458 · Call sign 2JBE4
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Tug
Flag
GBRLength
24 m
Beam
9 m
Draft
4.5 m
Call sign
2JBE4
IMO
9706023
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
On the British registry, VB ENGLISHMAN is a 24-metre tugboat. She carries 9 metres in the beam and a 4.5 m draft. On the registers she's MMSI 235114458, call sign 2JBE4, IMO 9706023. Bring VB ENGLISHMAN 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 17:53 UTC
Position
50.8090° N, 1.0916° W
Status
Moored
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
276°
Destination
HARBOUR TOWAGE
ETA
06-30 12:00 UTC
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About VB ENGLISHMAN
What kind of vessel is VB ENGLISHMAN?
VB ENGLISHMAN is a Tug flagged to United Kingdom.
Where was VB ENGLISHMAN last seen?
VB ENGLISHMAN was last reported in the English Channel in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is VB ENGLISHMAN's MMSI?
VB ENGLISHMAN's MMSI is 235114458. Call sign 2JBE4. IMO 9706023.
How big is VB ENGLISHMAN?
VB ENGLISHMAN is about 24 m long, 9 m on the beam, drawing 4.5 m.
Is VB ENGLISHMAN on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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