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VB SEINE — Tug · IMO 9476393

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VB SEINE is currently positioned in the North Sea, at 51.2965° N, 4.2868° E. It is sailing from HEMIKSEM to ANTWERP with an ETA of 28 Sep 2026, 12:52 UTC. AIS position received 6 Nov 2026, 19:16 UTC.

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Towing astern
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
197.1°
/ 293°
Course / Heading
4.9 m
Static Draught
4.9 m
Current Draught

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ATD
12:51 UTCSep 28, 2026
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ANTWERPBEANR
ETA
12:52 UTCSep 28, 2026
VB SEINE

VB SEINE

Identity

Tug
Type
Belgium flagBE
Flag
9476393
IMO Number
205766000
MMSI
ORLP
Call Sign

Specifications

29 m × 10 m
Length × Breadth
2009-01-01
Year Built
160 t
Deadweight
285 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
DAMEN SHIPYARD GALATI - GALATI, ROMANIA
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About VB SEINE

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VB SEINE — Tug

Built in 2009, with a gross tonnage of 285 GT, and a dead weight of 160 tonnes, VB SEINE is a tug registered under the Belgium flag. The vessel is built by DAMEN SHIPYARD GALATI - GALATI, ROMANIA.

VB SEINE route and voyage history

VB SEINE is currently on a voyage from HEMIKSEM to ANTWERP with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-28T12:52:00Z. The live route and current course of VB SEINE 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 SEINE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 205766000
  • IMO: 9476393
  • Call sign: ORLP
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Belgium

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VB SEINE right now?

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VB SEINE is currently in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from HEMIKSEM to ANTWERP with an ETA of 28 Sep 2026, 12:52 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 SEINE?

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VB SEINE broadcasts MMSI 205766000 and is registered as IMO 9476393, with call sign ORLP. 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 SEINE?

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VB SEINE 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 SEINE?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VB SEINE 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 SEINE's position updated?

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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 SEINE?

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As a tug, VB SEINE 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 SEINE has a gross tonnage of 285 GT.

VB SEINE — Key Facts

MMSI
205766000
IMO number
9476393
Call sign
ORLP
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
BE
Navigation status
Towing astern
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
197.1°
Heading
293°
Last known position
51.2965°, 4.2868°
Destination
ANTWERP
ETA
2026-09-28T12:52:00Z
Departure port
HEMIKSEM
Actual time of departure
2026-09-28T12:51:00Z
Current draught
4.9 m
Maximum static draught
4.9 m
Year built
2009-01-01
Gross tonnage
285
Dead weight
160 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T19:16:25Z