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Tug
BUDDY
MMSI 257764900 · Call sign LLRB
Not yet on Master's MateType
Tug
Flag
NORLength
19 m
Beam
8 m
Draft
4 m
Call sign
LLRB
IMO
9258571
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
65
BUDDY is a Norwegian 19-metre tugboat. She carries a beam of 8 m and a 4 m draft. She broadcasts as MMSI 257764900, call sign LLRB, IMO 9258571. BUDDY belongs on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network, a free safety net shared by boats the world over.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 08:18 UTC
Position
62.4313° N, 6.3444° E
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
295°
Destination
VEGSUND
ETA
06-01 10:50 UTC
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About BUDDY
What kind of vessel is BUDDY?
BUDDY is a Tug flagged to Norway.
Where was BUDDY last seen?
BUDDY was last reported in the Norwegian coast in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is BUDDY's MMSI?
BUDDY's MMSI is 257764900. Call sign LLRB. IMO 9258571.
How big is BUDDY?
BUDDY is about 19 m long, 8 m on the beam, drawing 4 m.
Is BUDDY on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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