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VB BISON — Tug · IMO 9701994

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World map showing the last known position of VB BISON at 53° 30.651' N, 9° 56.212' E
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VB BISON was last reported in the Baltic Sea, at 53.5108° N, 9.9369° E.

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VB BISON

VB BISON

Identity

Tug
Type
Germany flagDE
Flag
9701994
IMO Number
218020020
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About VB BISON

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VB BISON — Tug

VB BISON is a tug registered under the Germany flag.

VB BISON route and voyage history

The most recent AIS broadcast from VB BISON is shown on the live map above. The live route and current course of VB BISON 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 BISON can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 218020020
  • IMO: 9701994
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Germany

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VB BISON right now?+
VB BISON was last reported in the Baltic Sea, within the Baltic Sea trade route. 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 BISON?+
VB BISON broadcasts MMSI 218020020 and is registered as IMO 9701994. 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 BISON?+
VB BISON 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 BISON?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VB BISON 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 BISON'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 BISON?+
As a tug, VB BISON 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 BISON — Key Facts

MMSI
218020020
IMO number
9701994
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
DE
Current speed
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Course over ground
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Last known position
53.5108°, 9.9369°