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ABEILLE LIBERTE — Tug · IMO 9308699

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ABEILLE LIBERTE was last reported moored in the English Channel, at 49.6482° N, 1.6162° W, on 23 Sep 2026, 15:53 UTC. It was sailing from CHERBOURG to CHERBOURG with an ETA of 22 Sep 2026, 19:48 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
221.0°
/ 172°
Course / Heading
6 m
Static Draught
6 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
08:18 UTCSep 21, 2026
ETA
19:48 UTCSep 22, 2026
ABEILLE LIBERTE

ABEILLE LIBERTE

Identity

Tug
Type
France flagFR
Flag
9308699
IMO Number
226265000
MMSI
FMDI
Call Sign

Specifications

80 m × 17 m
Length × Breadth
2005-01-01
Year Built
1,811 t
Deadweight
3,249 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
MYKLEBUST VERFT - GURSKEN, NORWAY
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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About ABEILLE LIBERTE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ABEILLE LIBERTE — Tug

Built in 2005, with a gross tonnage of 3,249 GT, and a dead weight of 1,811 tonnes, ABEILLE LIBERTE is a tug registered under the France flag. The vessel is owned by LES ABEILLES INTERNATIONAL - LE HAVRE, FRANCE, built by MYKLEBUST VERFT - GURSKEN, NORWAY.

ABEILLE LIBERTE route and voyage history

ABEILLE LIBERTE is currently on a voyage from CHERBOURG to CHERBOURG with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-22T19:48:00Z. The live route and current course of ABEILLE LIBERTE 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

ABEILLE LIBERTE is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as ABEILLE LIBERTE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 226265000
  • IMO: 9308699
  • Call sign: FMDI
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: France

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ABEILLE LIBERTE right now?

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ABEILLE LIBERTE was last reported moored in the English Channel, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor, on 23 Sep 2026, 15:53 UTC. It was sailing from CHERBOURG to CHERBOURG with an ETA of 22 Sep 2026, 19:48 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 ABEILLE LIBERTE?

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ABEILLE LIBERTE broadcasts MMSI 226265000 and is registered as IMO 9308699, with call sign FMDI. 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 ABEILLE LIBERTE?

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ABEILLE LIBERTE is classified as a tug vessel registered under the FR 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 FR flag list at /flag/fr.

How can I see the live position of ABEILLE LIBERTE?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ABEILLE LIBERTE 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 ABEILLE LIBERTE'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 ABEILLE LIBERTE?

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ABEILLE LIBERTE is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, ABEILLE LIBERTE 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. ABEILLE LIBERTE has a gross tonnage of 3,249 GT.

ABEILLE LIBERTE — Key Facts

MMSI
226265000
IMO number
9308699
Call sign
FMDI
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
FR
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
221.0°
Heading
172°
Last known position
49.6482°, -1.6162°
Destination
CHERBOURG
ETA
2026-09-22T19:48:00Z
Departure port
CHERBOURG
Actual time of departure
2026-09-21T08:18:00Z
Current draught
6 m
Maximum static draught
6 m
Year built
2005-01-01
Gross tonnage
3249
Dead weight
1811 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-23T15:53:00Z