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VB GRIZZLY — Tug · IMO 9397121

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World map showing the last known position of VB GRIZZLY at 51° 18.148' N, 4° 16.134' E
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VB GRIZZLY is currently under way in the North Sea, at 51.3025° N, 4.2689° E, making 0.2 knots on a course of 353°. It is sailing from ANTWERP to ANTWERP with an ETA of 1 Sep 2026, 02:52 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 11:51 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.2 kn
Speed
353.0°
/ 2°
Course / Heading
5.3 m
Static Draught
5.3 m
Current Draught

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ANTWERPBEANR
ATD
01:14 UTCSep 1, 2026
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ANTWERPBEANR
ETA
02:52 UTCSep 1, 2026
VB GRIZZLY

VB GRIZZLY

Identity

Tug
Type
Belgium flagBE
Flag
9397121
IMO Number
205483000
MMSI
OROL
Call Sign

Specifications

32 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
2007-01-01
Year Built
1,025 t
Deadweight
473 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
DEARSAN SHIPYARD - ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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About VB GRIZZLY

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VB GRIZZLY — Tug

Built in 2007, with a gross tonnage of 473 GT, and a dead weight of 1,025 tonnes, VB GRIZZLY is a tug registered under the Belgium flag. The vessel is owned by URS BELGIE - ANTWERP, BELGIUM, built by DEARSAN SHIPYARD - ISTANBUL, TURKEY.

VB GRIZZLY route and voyage history

VB GRIZZLY is currently on a voyage from ANTWERP to ANTWERP with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-01T02:52:00Z. The live route and current course of VB GRIZZLY 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 GRIZZLY is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as VB GRIZZLY can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 205483000
  • IMO: 9397121
  • Call sign: OROL
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Belgium

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VB GRIZZLY right now?+
VB GRIZZLY is currently under way in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from ANTWERP to ANTWERP with an ETA of 1 Sep 2026, 02:52 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 GRIZZLY?+
VB GRIZZLY broadcasts MMSI 205483000 and is registered as IMO 9397121, with call sign OROL. 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 GRIZZLY?+
VB GRIZZLY 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 GRIZZLY?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VB GRIZZLY 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 GRIZZLY'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 GRIZZLY?+
VB GRIZZLY is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, VB GRIZZLY 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 GRIZZLY has a gross tonnage of 473 GT.

VB GRIZZLY — Key Facts

MMSI
205483000
IMO number
9397121
Call sign
OROL
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
BE
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.2 knots
Course over ground
353.0°
Heading
2°
Last known position
51.3025°, 4.2689°
Destination
ANTWERP
ETA
2026-09-01T02:52:00Z
Departure port
ANTWERP
Actual time of departure
2026-09-01T01:14:00Z
Current draught
5.3 m
Maximum static draught
5.3 m
Year built
2007-01-01
Gross tonnage
473
Dead weight
1025 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T11:51:26Z