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Tug
VB MARTE
MMSI 247579700 · Call sign IOQM2
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Tug
Flag
ITALength
28 m
Beam
13 m
Draft
6 m
Call sign
IOQM2
IMO
1070961
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
On the Italian registry, VB MARTE is a 28-metre tugboat. VB MARTE has a 13 m beam and a 6 m draft. Her registration reads MMSI 247579700, call sign IOQM2, IMO 1070961. VB MARTE can be part of the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network at no cost — a community watch that never sleeps.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 12:04 UTC
Position
44.4113° N, 8.9201° E
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
16°
Destination
ITGOA
ETA
03-18 21:00 UTC
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About VB MARTE
What kind of vessel is VB MARTE?
VB MARTE is a Tug flagged to Italy.
Where was VB MARTE last seen?
VB MARTE was last reported in the Ligurian Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is VB MARTE's MMSI?
VB MARTE's MMSI is 247579700. Call sign IOQM2. IMO 1070961.
How big is VB MARTE?
VB MARTE is about 28 m long, 13 m on the beam, drawing 6 m.
Is VB MARTE on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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