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Tug
VB HUDSON
MMSI 244924000 · Call sign PFJC
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Tug
Flag
NLDLength
28 m
Beam
10 m
Draft
4.5 m
Call sign
PFJC
IMO
9402421
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
VB HUDSON, a Dutch harbour tug, measures 28 metres on deck. Her hull carries a beam measuring 10 metres and a draft of 4.5 m. Officially she's MMSI 244924000, call sign PFJC, IMO 9402421. VB HUDSON is invited to the free Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network, where cruisers keep each other safe.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 13:19 UTC
Position
51.8969° N, 4.4167° E
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
34°
Destination
ROTTERDAM
ETA
07-04 20:00 UTC
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About VB HUDSON
What kind of vessel is VB HUDSON?
VB HUDSON is a Tug flagged to Netherlands.
Where was VB HUDSON last seen?
VB HUDSON was last reported in the North Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is VB HUDSON's MMSI?
VB HUDSON's MMSI is 244924000. Call sign PFJC. IMO 9402421.
How big is VB HUDSON?
VB HUDSON is about 28 m long, 10 m on the beam, drawing 4.5 m.
Is VB HUDSON on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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