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VB KOALA — Tug · IMO 9502714

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VB KOALA is currently moored in the North Sea, at 51.3436° N, 3.2178° E. It is sailing from ZEEBRUGGE to ZEEBRUGGE with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 10:44 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 18:35 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
1.4 kn
Speed
250.4°
/ 81°
Course / Heading
3 m
Static Draught
3 m
Current Draught

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ATD
08:11 UTCSep 7, 2026
ETA
10:44 UTCSep 7, 2026
VB KOALA

VB KOALA

Identity

Tug
Type
Belgium flagBE
Flag
9502714
IMO Number
205546000
MMSI
ORPF
Call Sign

Specifications

33 m × 13 m
Length × Breadth
2009-01-01
Year Built
249 t
Deadweight
479 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
DEARSAN SHIPYARD - ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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About VB KOALA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VB KOALA — Tug

Built in 2009, with a gross tonnage of 479 GT, and a dead weight of 249 tonnes, VB KOALA is a tug registered under the Belgium flag. The vessel is owned by URS BELGIE - ANTWERP, BELGIUM, built by DEARSAN SHIPYARD - ISTANBUL, TURKEY.

VB KOALA route and voyage history

VB KOALA is currently on a voyage from ZEEBRUGGE to ZEEBRUGGE with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-07T10:44:00Z. The live route and current course of VB KOALA 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 KOALA is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as VB KOALA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 205546000
  • IMO: 9502714
  • Call sign: ORPF
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Belgium

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VB KOALA right now?+
VB KOALA 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 7 Sep 2026, 10:44 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 KOALA?+
VB KOALA broadcasts MMSI 205546000 and is registered as IMO 9502714, with call sign ORPF. 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 KOALA?+
VB KOALA 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 KOALA?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VB KOALA 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 KOALA'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 KOALA?+
VB KOALA is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, VB KOALA 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 KOALA has a gross tonnage of 479 GT.

VB KOALA — Key Facts

MMSI
205546000
IMO number
9502714
Call sign
ORPF
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
BE
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
1.4 knots
Course over ground
250.4°
Heading
81°
Last known position
51.3436°, 3.2178°
Destination
ZEEBRUGGE
ETA
2026-09-07T10:44:00Z
Departure port
ZEEBRUGGE
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T08:11:00Z
Current draught
3 m
Maximum static draught
3 m
Year built
2009-01-01
Gross tonnage
479
Dead weight
249 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T18:35:57Z