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VB BLEXEN — Tug · IMO 8711409

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VB BLEXEN is currently positioned in the North Sea, at 53.3319° N, 8.4896° E. It is sailing from BRAKE to BREMEN with an ETA of 20 Sep 2026, 19:49 UTC. AIS position received 23 Sep 2026, 23:05 UTC.

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Stopped
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 114°
Course / Heading
4.4 m
Static Draught
4 m
Current Draught

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BRAKEDEBKE
ATD
15:12 UTCSep 23, 2026
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BREMENDEBRE
ETA
19:49 UTCSep 20, 2026
VB BLEXEN

VB BLEXEN

Identity

Tug
Type
Germany flagDE
Flag
8711409
IMO Number
211316470
MMSI
DEAQ
Call Sign

Specifications

N/A
Length × Breadth
1988-01-01
Year Built
75 t
Deadweight
219 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
DETLEF HEGEMANN ROLANDWERFT GMBH & CO. KG - BERNE, GERMANY
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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All DE-flagged vessels
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Departure Port
Port of BRAKE
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Destination Port
Port of BREMEN
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About VB BLEXEN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VB BLEXEN — Tug

Built in 1988, with a gross tonnage of 219 GT, and a dead weight of 75 tonnes, VB BLEXEN is a tug registered under the Germany flag. The vessel is built by DETLEF HEGEMANN ROLANDWERFT GMBH & CO. KG - BERNE, GERMANY.

VB BLEXEN route and voyage history

VB BLEXEN is currently on a voyage from BRAKE to BREMEN with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-20T19:49:00Z. The live route and current course of VB BLEXEN 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 BLEXEN can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 211316470
  • IMO: 8711409
  • Call sign: DEAQ
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Germany

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VB BLEXEN right now?

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VB BLEXEN is currently in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from BRAKE to BREMEN with an ETA of 20 Sep 2026, 19:49 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 BLEXEN?

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VB BLEXEN broadcasts MMSI 211316470 and is registered as IMO 8711409, with call sign DEAQ. 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 BLEXEN?

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VB BLEXEN 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 BLEXEN?

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

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As a tug, VB BLEXEN 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 BLEXEN has a gross tonnage of 219 GT.

VB BLEXEN — Key Facts

MMSI
211316470
IMO number
8711409
Call sign
DEAQ
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
DE
Navigation status
Stopped
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
114°
Last known position
53.3319°, 8.4896°
Destination
BREMEN
ETA
2026-09-20T19:49:00Z
Departure port
BRAKE
Actual time of departure
2026-09-23T15:12:00Z
Current draught
4 m
Maximum static draught
4.4 m
Year built
1988-01-01
Gross tonnage
219
Dead weight
75 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-23T23:05:40Z