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VB BREMEN — Tug · IMO 9211212

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VB BREMEN is currently under way in the North Sea, at 53.5377° N, 8.1637° E, making 0.0 knots on a course of 205°. It is sailing from WILHELMSHAVEN to WILHELMSHAVEN with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 12:25 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 19:02 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
204.5°
/ 207°
Course / Heading
5.8 m
Static Draught
5.8 m
Current Draught

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ATD
11:50 UTCSep 8, 2026
ETA
12:25 UTCSep 8, 2026
VB BREMEN

VB BREMEN

Identity

Tug
Type
Germany flagDE
Flag
9211212
IMO Number
211690000
MMSI
DEFQ
Call Sign

Specifications

32 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
2001-01-01
Year Built
282 t
Deadweight
452 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
ASTILLEROS ARMON - NAVIA, SPAIN
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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About VB BREMEN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VB BREMEN — Tug

Built in 2001, with a gross tonnage of 452 GT, and a dead weight of 282 tonnes, VB BREMEN is a tug registered under the Germany flag. The vessel is owned by LUTGENS & REIMERS - BREMEN, GERMANY, built by ASTILLEROS ARMON - NAVIA, SPAIN.

VB BREMEN route and voyage history

VB BREMEN is currently on a voyage from WILHELMSHAVEN to WILHELMSHAVEN with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T12:25:00Z. The live route and current course of VB BREMEN 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 BREMEN is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as VB BREMEN can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 211690000
  • IMO: 9211212
  • Call sign: DEFQ
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Germany

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VB BREMEN right now?+
VB BREMEN is currently under way in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from WILHELMSHAVEN to WILHELMSHAVEN with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 12:25 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 BREMEN?+
VB BREMEN broadcasts MMSI 211690000 and is registered as IMO 9211212, with call sign DEFQ. 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 BREMEN?+
VB BREMEN 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 BREMEN?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VB BREMEN 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 BREMEN'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 BREMEN?+
VB BREMEN is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, VB BREMEN 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 BREMEN has a gross tonnage of 452 GT.

VB BREMEN — Key Facts

MMSI
211690000
IMO number
9211212
Call sign
DEFQ
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
DE
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
204.5°
Heading
207°
Last known position
53.5377°, 8.1637°
Destination
WILHELMSHAVEN
ETA
2026-09-08T12:25:00Z
Departure port
WILHELMSHAVEN
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T11:50:00Z
Current draught
5.8 m
Maximum static draught
5.8 m
Year built
2001-01-01
Gross tonnage
452
Dead weight
282 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T19:02:52Z