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Tug
VB MARS
MMSI 244900124 · Call sign PBRR
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Tug
Flag
NLDLength
32 m
Beam
12 m
Draft
5.5 m
Call sign
PBRR
IMO
9695509
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
Registered in the Netherlands, VB MARS is a 32-metre harbour tug. Below, she has 12 metres in the beam and a draft of 5.5 m. Her papers read MMSI 244900124, call sign PBRR, IMO 9695509. Claim VB MARS 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 11:18 UTC
Position
51.9513° N, 4.1444° E
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
23°
Destination
HARBOUR TOWAGE
ETA
12-31 00:00 UTC
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About VB MARS
What kind of vessel is VB MARS?
VB MARS is a Tug flagged to Netherlands.
Where was VB MARS last seen?
VB MARS was last reported in the North Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is VB MARS's MMSI?
VB MARS's MMSI is 244900124. Call sign PBRR. IMO 9695509.
How big is VB MARS?
VB MARS is about 32 m long, 12 m on the beam, drawing 5.5 m.
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