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VB BALTIC — Tug · IMO 8915471

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World map showing the last known position of VB BALTIC at 54° 8.940' N, 12° 6.611' E
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VB BALTIC is currently moored in the Baltic Sea, at 54.1490° N, 12.1102° E. It is sailing from ROSTOCK to ROSTOCK with an ETA of 1 Sep 2026, 19:20 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 15:09 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
343.0°
/ 161°
Course / Heading
4.2 m
Static Draught
4.2 m
Current Draught

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ROSTOCKDERSK
ATD
18:07 UTCSep 1, 2026
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ROSTOCKDERSK
ETA
19:20 UTCSep 1, 2026
VB BALTIC

VB BALTIC

Identity

Tug
Type
Germany flagDE
Flag
8915471
IMO Number
211833370
MMSI
DMEL
Call Sign

Specifications

31 m × 8 m
Length × Breadth
1991-01-01
Year Built
134 t
Deadweight
249 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
SCHEEPSWERF VAN RUPELMONDE - RUPELMONDE, BELGIUM
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About VB BALTIC

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VB BALTIC — Tug

Built in 1991, with a gross tonnage of 249 GT, and a dead weight of 134 tonnes, VB BALTIC is a tug registered under the Germany flag. The vessel is built by SCHEEPSWERF VAN RUPELMONDE - RUPELMONDE, BELGIUM.

VB BALTIC route and voyage history

VB BALTIC is currently on a voyage from ROSTOCK to ROSTOCK with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-01T19:20:00Z. The live route and current course of VB BALTIC 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 BALTIC can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 211833370
  • IMO: 8915471
  • Call sign: DMEL
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Germany

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VB BALTIC right now?+
VB BALTIC is currently moored in the Baltic Sea, within the Baltic Sea trade route. It is sailing from ROSTOCK to ROSTOCK with an ETA of 1 Sep 2026, 19:20 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 BALTIC?+
VB BALTIC broadcasts MMSI 211833370 and is registered as IMO 8915471, with call sign DMEL. 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 BALTIC?+
VB BALTIC 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 BALTIC?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VB BALTIC 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 BALTIC'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 BALTIC?+
As a tug, VB BALTIC 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 BALTIC has a gross tonnage of 249 GT.

VB BALTIC — Key Facts

MMSI
211833370
IMO number
8915471
Call sign
DMEL
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
DE
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
343.0°
Heading
161°
Last known position
54.1490°, 12.1102°
Destination
ROSTOCK
ETA
2026-09-01T19:20:00Z
Departure port
ROSTOCK
Actual time of departure
2026-09-01T18:07:00Z
Current draught
4.2 m
Maximum static draught
4.2 m
Year built
1991-01-01
Gross tonnage
249
Dead weight
134 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T15:09:25Z