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VB BERNE — Tug · IMO 8500422

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VB BERNE is currently positioned in the North Sea, at 53.5393° N, 8.1647° E. It is sailing from WILHELMSHAVEN to WILHELMSHAVEN with an ETA of 5 Nov 2026, 10:42 UTC. AIS position received 9 Nov 2026, 00:19 UTC.

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Stopped
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 25°
Course / Heading
4.5 m
Static Draught
4.5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
10:14 UTCNov 5, 2026
ETA
10:42 UTCNov 5, 2026
VB BERNE

VB BERNE

Identity

Tug
Type
Germany flagDE
Flag
8500422
IMO Number
211318180
MMSI
DDOB
Call Sign

Specifications

28 m × 8 m
Length × Breadth
1985-01-01
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
229 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
DETLEF HEGEMANN ROLANDWERFT GMBH & CO. KG - BERNE, GERMANY
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About VB BERNE

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VB BERNE — Tug

Built in 1985, with a gross tonnage of 229 GT, VB BERNE is a tug registered under the Germany flag. The vessel is built by DETLEF HEGEMANN ROLANDWERFT GMBH & CO. KG - BERNE, GERMANY.

VB BERNE route and voyage history

VB BERNE is currently on a voyage from WILHELMSHAVEN to WILHELMSHAVEN with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-05T10:42:00Z. The live route and current course of VB BERNE 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 BERNE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 211318180
  • IMO: 8500422
  • Call sign: DDOB
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Germany

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VB BERNE right now?

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VB BERNE is currently in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from WILHELMSHAVEN to WILHELMSHAVEN with an ETA of 5 Nov 2026, 10:42 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 BERNE?

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VB BERNE broadcasts MMSI 211318180 and is registered as IMO 8500422, with call sign DDOB. 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 BERNE?

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VB BERNE 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 BERNE?

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

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As a tug, VB BERNE 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 BERNE has a gross tonnage of 229 GT.

VB BERNE — Key Facts

MMSI
211318180
IMO number
8500422
Call sign
DDOB
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
DE
Navigation status
Stopped
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
25°
Last known position
53.5393°, 8.1647°
Destination
WILHELMSHAVEN
ETA
2026-11-05T10:42:00Z
Departure port
WILHELMSHAVEN
Actual time of departure
2026-11-05T10:14:00Z
Current draught
4.5 m
Maximum static draught
4.5 m
Year built
1985-01-01
Gross tonnage
229
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-09T00:19:50Z