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Port Tender
VLB-1
MMSI 244650888 · Call sign PI2442
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Port Tender
Flag
NLDLength
36 m
Beam
10 m
Draft
0.7 m
Call sign
PI2442
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
VLB-1, a harbour workboat listed on the the Netherlands registry, measures 36 metres on deck. Below, she has 10 metres in the beam and a draft of 0.7 m. She's listed under MMSI 244650888, call sign PI2442. VLB-1 can join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network for free: think of it as a watch network that has every boat's back.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 15:48 UTC
Position
51.4579° N, 3.6749° E
Status
Moored
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
360°
Destination
SLOEHAVEN
ETA
02-02 10:00 UTC
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About VLB-1
What kind of vessel is VLB-1?
VLB-1 is a Port Tender flagged to Netherlands.
Where was VLB-1 last seen?
VLB-1 was last reported in the North Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is VLB-1's MMSI?
VLB-1's MMSI is 244650888. Call sign PI2442.
How big is VLB-1?
VLB-1 is about 36 m long, 10 m on the beam, drawing 0.7 m.
Is VLB-1 on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If VLB-1 is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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