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VB WILHELMSHAVEN — Tug · IMO 9183403

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VB WILHELMSHAVEN is currently positioned in the North Sea, at 53.5468° N, 8.5665° E. It is sailing from CUXHAVEN to BREMERHAVEN with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 04:44 UTC. AIS position received 6 Nov 2026, 15:10 UTC.

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Stopped
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
250.1°
/ 326°
Course / Heading
5.1 m
Static Draught
5 m
Current Draught

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ATD
23:03 UTCNov 5, 2026
ETA
04:44 UTCNov 6, 2026
VB WILHELMSHAVEN

VB WILHELMSHAVEN

Identity

Tug
Type
Germany flagDE
Flag
9183403
IMO Number
211282710
MMSI
DCZI
Call Sign

Specifications

31 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
1998-01-01
Year Built
163 t
Deadweight
359 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
HITZLER WERFT - LAUENBURG, GERMANY
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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About VB WILHELMSHAVEN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VB WILHELMSHAVEN — Tug

Built in 1998, with a gross tonnage of 359 GT, and a dead weight of 163 tonnes, VB WILHELMSHAVEN is a tug registered under the Germany flag. The vessel is owned by URAG UNTERWESER REEDEREI - BREMERHAVEN, GERMANY, built by HITZLER WERFT - LAUENBURG, GERMANY.

VB WILHELMSHAVEN route and voyage history

VB WILHELMSHAVEN is currently on a voyage from CUXHAVEN to BREMERHAVEN with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-06T04:44:00Z. The live route and current course of VB WILHELMSHAVEN 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 WILHELMSHAVEN is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as VB WILHELMSHAVEN can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 211282710
  • IMO: 9183403
  • Call sign: DCZI
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Germany

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VB WILHELMSHAVEN right now?

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VB WILHELMSHAVEN is currently in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from CUXHAVEN to BREMERHAVEN with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 04:44 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 WILHELMSHAVEN?

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VB WILHELMSHAVEN broadcasts MMSI 211282710 and is registered as IMO 9183403, with call sign DCZI. 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 WILHELMSHAVEN?

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VB WILHELMSHAVEN is classified as a tug vessel registered under the DE 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 DE flag list at /flag/de.

How can I see the live position of VB WILHELMSHAVEN?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VB WILHELMSHAVEN 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 WILHELMSHAVEN'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 WILHELMSHAVEN?

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VB WILHELMSHAVEN is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, VB WILHELMSHAVEN 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 WILHELMSHAVEN has a gross tonnage of 359 GT.

VB WILHELMSHAVEN — Key Facts

MMSI
211282710
IMO number
9183403
Call sign
DCZI
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
DE
Navigation status
Stopped
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
250.1°
Heading
326°
Last known position
53.5468°, 8.5665°
Destination
BREMERHAVEN
ETA
2026-11-06T04:44:00Z
Departure port
CUXHAVEN
Actual time of departure
2026-11-05T23:03:00Z
Current draught
5 m
Maximum static draught
5.1 m
Year built
1998-01-01
Gross tonnage
359
Dead weight
163 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T15:10:23Z