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VB EMOTION — Tug · IMO 9691369

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VB EMOTION is currently positioned in the North Sea, at 53.5600° N, 8.5567° E. It is sailing from BREMERHAVEN to BREMERHAVEN with an ETA of 5 Nov 2026, 18:35 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 12:41 UTC.

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Stopped
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
8.9°
/ 25°
Course / Heading
6 m
Static Draught
6 m
Current Draught

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ATD
18:11 UTCNov 5, 2026
ETA
18:35 UTCNov 5, 2026
VB EMOTION

VB EMOTION

Identity

Tug
Type
Germany flagDE
Flag
9691369
IMO Number
218057450
MMSI
DMEF
Call Sign

Specifications

32 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
2015-01-01
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
495 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
DAMEN SHIPYARD HARDINXVELD - HARDINXVELD GIESSENDAM, NETHERLANDS
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About VB EMOTION

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VB EMOTION — Tug

Built in 2015, with a gross tonnage of 495 GT, VB EMOTION 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 EMOTION route and voyage history

VB EMOTION is currently on a voyage from BREMERHAVEN to BREMERHAVEN with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-05T18:35:00Z. The live route and current course of VB EMOTION 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 EMOTION can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 218057450
  • IMO: 9691369
  • Call sign: DMEF
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Germany

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VB EMOTION right now?

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VB EMOTION is currently in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from BREMERHAVEN to BREMERHAVEN with an ETA of 5 Nov 2026, 18:35 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 EMOTION?

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VB EMOTION broadcasts MMSI 218057450 and is registered as IMO 9691369, with call sign DMEF. 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 EMOTION?

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VB EMOTION 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 EMOTION?

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

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As a tug, VB EMOTION 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 EMOTION has a gross tonnage of 495 GT.

VB EMOTION — Key Facts

MMSI
218057450
IMO number
9691369
Call sign
DMEF
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
DE
Navigation status
Stopped
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
8.9°
Heading
25°
Last known position
53.5600°, 8.5567°
Destination
BREMERHAVEN
ETA
2026-11-05T18:35:00Z
Departure port
BREMERHAVEN
Actual time of departure
2026-11-05T18:11:00Z
Current draught
6 m
Maximum static draught
6 m
Year built
2015-01-01
Gross tonnage
495
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T12:41:04Z