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VB EVOLUTION — Tug · IMO 9691357

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World map showing the last known position of VB EVOLUTION at 53° 33.135' N, 8° 33.711' E
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Current PositionLast report

VB EVOLUTION was last reported under way in the North Sea, at 53.5523° N, 8.5619° E, on 9 Sep 2026, 00:47 UTC. It was sailing from BRAKE to BREMERHAVEN with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 01:08 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
34.6°
/ 153°
Course / Heading
5.8 m
Static Draught
5.8 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

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BRAKEDEBKE
ATD
00:15 UTCSep 8, 2026
ETA
01:08 UTCSep 8, 2026
VB EVOLUTION

VB EVOLUTION

Identity

Tug
Type
Germany flagDE
Flag
9691357
IMO Number
218057440
MMSI
DMEG
Call Sign

Specifications

32 m × 13 m
Length × Breadth
2014-01-01
Year Built
350 t
Deadweight
495 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
DAMEN SHIPYARD HARDINXVELD - HARDINXVELD GIESSENDAM, NETHERLANDS
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of BRAKE
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Destination Port
Port of BREMERHAVEN
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About VB EVOLUTION

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VB EVOLUTION — Tug

Built in 2014, with a gross tonnage of 495 GT, and a dead weight of 350 tonnes, VB EVOLUTION is a tug registered under the Germany flag. The vessel is owned by ELISABETH - GZIRA, MALTA, built by DAMEN SHIPYARD HARDINXVELD - HARDINXVELD GIESSENDAM, NETHERLANDS.

VB EVOLUTION route and voyage history

VB EVOLUTION is currently on a voyage from BRAKE to BREMERHAVEN with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T01:08:00Z. The live route and current course of VB EVOLUTION 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 EVOLUTION can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 218057440
  • IMO: 9691357
  • Call sign: DMEG
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Germany

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VB EVOLUTION right now?+
VB EVOLUTION was last reported under way in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor, on 9 Sep 2026, 00:47 UTC. It was sailing from BRAKE to BREMERHAVEN with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 01:08 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 EVOLUTION?+
VB EVOLUTION broadcasts MMSI 218057440 and is registered as IMO 9691357, with call sign DMEG. 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 EVOLUTION?+
VB EVOLUTION 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 EVOLUTION?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VB EVOLUTION 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 EVOLUTION'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 EVOLUTION?+
As a tug, VB EVOLUTION 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 EVOLUTION has a gross tonnage of 495 GT.

VB EVOLUTION — Key Facts

MMSI
218057440
IMO number
9691357
Call sign
DMEG
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
DE
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
34.6°
Heading
153°
Last known position
53.5523°, 8.5619°
Destination
BREMERHAVEN
ETA
2026-09-08T01:08:00Z
Departure port
BRAKE
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T00:15:00Z
Current draught
5.8 m
Maximum static draught
5.8 m
Year built
2014-01-01
Gross tonnage
495
Dead weight
350 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-09T00:47:46Z