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Tug
VB STINGRAY
MMSI 245427000 · Call sign PDIP
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Tug
Flag
NLDLength
32 m
Beam
12 m
Draft
5.4 m
Call sign
PDIP
IMO
9448176
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
Registered in the Netherlands, VB STINGRAY is a 32-metre harbour tug. She has a 12-metre beam and a draft of 5.4 m. Her papers read MMSI 245427000, call sign PDIP, IMO 9448176. Claim VB STINGRAY 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 10:47 UTC
Position
51.9294° N, 4.1958° E
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
130°
Destination
ROTTERDAM
ETA
03-31 18:00 UTC
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About VB STINGRAY
What kind of vessel is VB STINGRAY?
VB STINGRAY is a Tug flagged to Netherlands.
Where was VB STINGRAY last seen?
VB STINGRAY was last reported in the North Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is VB STINGRAY's MMSI?
VB STINGRAY's MMSI is 245427000. Call sign PDIP. IMO 9448176.
How big is VB STINGRAY?
VB STINGRAY is about 32 m long, 12 m on the beam, drawing 5.4 m.
Is VB STINGRAY on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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