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VB RUBY — Tug · IMO 9314284

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VB RUBY is currently moored in the North Sea, at 51.4494° N, 3.5979° E. It is sailing from ZEELAND REFINERY to VLISSINGEN STAD with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 13:07 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 14:33 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 177°
Course / Heading
6 m
Static Draught
6 m
Current Draught

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ATD
12:38 UTCSep 8, 2026
ETA
13:07 UTCSep 8, 2026
VB RUBY

VB RUBY

Identity

Tug
Type
Belgium flagBE
Flag
9314284
IMO Number
205416000
MMSI
OROD
Call Sign

Specifications

36 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
2005-01-01
Year Built
92 t
Deadweight
493 t
Gross Tonnage
3,700 kW
Engine Power
ASTILLEROS ARMON - NAVIA, SPAIN
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of ZEELAND REFINERY
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Destination Port
Port of VLISSINGEN STAD
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About VB RUBY

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VB RUBY — Tug

Built in 2005, with a gross tonnage of 493 GT, and a dead weight of 92 tonnes, VB RUBY is a tug registered under the Belgium flag. The vessel is owned by URS BELGIE - ANTWERP, BELGIUM, built by ASTILLEROS ARMON - NAVIA, SPAIN.

VB RUBY route and voyage history

VB RUBY is currently on a voyage from ZEELAND REFINERY to VLISSINGEN STAD with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T13:07:00Z. The live route and current course of VB RUBY 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

VB RUBY is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as VB RUBY can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 205416000
  • IMO: 9314284
  • Call sign: OROD
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Belgium

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VB RUBY right now?+
VB RUBY is currently moored in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from ZEELAND REFINERY to VLISSINGEN STAD with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 13:07 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 RUBY?+
VB RUBY broadcasts MMSI 205416000 and is registered as IMO 9314284, with call sign OROD. 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 RUBY?+
VB RUBY 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 RUBY?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VB RUBY 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 RUBY'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 RUBY?+
VB RUBY is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, VB RUBY 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 RUBY has a gross tonnage of 493 GT.

VB RUBY — Key Facts

MMSI
205416000
IMO number
9314284
Call sign
OROD
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
BE
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
177°
Last known position
51.4494°, 3.5979°
Destination
VLISSINGEN STAD
ETA
2026-09-08T13:07:00Z
Departure port
ZEELAND REFINERY
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T12:38:00Z
Current draught
6 m
Maximum static draught
6 m
Year built
2005-01-01
Gross tonnage
493
Dead weight
92 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T14:33:11Z