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VB RUMBA — Tug · IMO 9889825

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VB RUMBA is currently moored in the North Sea, at 51.3324° N, 3.2183° E. It is sailing from ZEEBRUGGE to ZEEBRUGGE with an ETA of 6 Sep 2026, 16:16 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 17:25 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
140.0°
/ 341°
Course / Heading
6.1 m
Static Draught
6.1 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
15:43 UTCSep 6, 2026
ETA
16:16 UTCSep 6, 2026
VB RUMBA

VB RUMBA

Identity

Tug
Type
Belgium flagBE
Flag
9889825
IMO Number
205021000
MMSI
ORTT
Call Sign

Specifications

28 m × 13 m
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About VB RUMBA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VB RUMBA — Tug

VB RUMBA is a tug registered under the Belgium flag.

VB RUMBA route and voyage history

VB RUMBA is currently on a voyage from ZEEBRUGGE to ZEEBRUGGE with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-06T16:16:00Z. The live route and current course of VB RUMBA are shown on the bridge map above, updated whenever the vessel is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass.

Vessel class and identifiers

Vessels in the same class as VB RUMBA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 205021000
  • IMO: 9889825
  • Call sign: ORTT
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Belgium

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VB RUMBA right now?+
VB RUMBA is currently moored in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from ZEEBRUGGE to ZEEBRUGGE with an ETA of 6 Sep 2026, 16:16 UTC. Its exact coordinates, speed and ETA are shown at the top of this page and refresh from the latest AIS broadcast.
What are the identifiers for VB RUMBA?+
VB RUMBA broadcasts MMSI 205021000 and is registered as IMO 9889825, with call sign ORTT. The MMSI is the radio identifier used by AIS; the IMO number stays with the ship for life and does not change with re-flagging or sale.
What type of ship is VB RUMBA?+
VB RUMBA is classified as a tug vessel registered under the BE flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel and full BE flag list at /flag/be.
How can I see the live position of VB RUMBA?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VB RUMBA above, with current position, course, speed, and navigation status. Tap "View on map" to centre the live tracker on the vessel and watch its movement update in real time. The same data is available offline-friendly in the iOS and Android apps.
How often is VB RUMBA's position updated?+
AIS transponders broadcast position every 2 seconds when underway at high speed and up to every 3 minutes at anchor. The position you see refreshes whenever the ship is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass — typically seconds in coastal waters and minutes offshore.
What class is VB RUMBA?+
As a tug, VB RUMBA sits in the same design class as the other tugs listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tug directory at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

VB RUMBA — Key Facts

MMSI
205021000
IMO number
9889825
Call sign
ORTT
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
BE
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
140.0°
Heading
341°
Last known position
51.3324°, 3.2183°
Destination
ZEEBRUGGE
ETA
2026-09-06T16:16:00Z
Departure port
ZEEBRUGGE
Actual time of departure
2026-09-06T15:43:00Z
Current draught
6.1 m
Maximum static draught
6.1 m
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T17:25:49Z