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Tug
VB SIRIUS
MMSI 245821000 · Call sign PFMO
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Tug
Flag
NLDLength
30 m
Beam
12 m
Draft
4.8 m
Call sign
PFMO
IMO
9317901
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
Out of the Netherlands, VB SIRIUS is a 30-metre tug. Her hull carries a 12-metre beam and a draft measuring 4.8 metres. Officially she's MMSI 245821000, call sign PFMO, IMO 9317901. Working vessels like VB SIRIUS are never truly alone on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, with a fleet on watch.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 13:53 UTC
Position
51.9612° N, 4.1406° E
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
352°
Destination
R0TTERDAM
ETA
01-17 14:00 UTC
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About VB SIRIUS
What kind of vessel is VB SIRIUS?
VB SIRIUS is a Tug flagged to Netherlands.
Where was VB SIRIUS last seen?
VB SIRIUS was last reported in the North Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is VB SIRIUS's MMSI?
VB SIRIUS's MMSI is 245821000. Call sign PFMO. IMO 9317901.
How big is VB SIRIUS?
VB SIRIUS is about 30 m long, 12 m on the beam, drawing 4.8 m.
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