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VB PORNIC — Tug · IMO 9192519

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World map showing the last known position of VB PORNIC at 47° 16.037' N, 2° 12.105' W
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Current PositionLive

VB PORNIC is currently under way in the Bay of Biscay, at 47.2673° N, 2.2018° W, making 0.1 knots on a course of 309°. It is sailing from DONGES to ST NAZAIRE with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 02:26 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 20:16 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
308.8°
/ 24°
Course / Heading
6 m
Static Draught
6 m
Current Draught

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France flag
DONGESFRDON
ATD
02:03 UTCSep 8, 2026
ETA
02:26 UTCSep 8, 2026
VB PORNIC

VB PORNIC

Identity

Tug
Type
France flagFR
Flag
9192519
IMO Number
227006710
MMSI
FW9417
Call Sign

Specifications

30 m × 10 m
Length × Breadth
1999-01-01
Year Built
75 t
Deadweight
313 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
ALSTOM LEROUX NAVAL - SAINT MALO, FRANCE
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of DONGES
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Destination Port
Port of ST NAZAIRE
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About VB PORNIC

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VB PORNIC — Tug

Built in 1999, with a gross tonnage of 313 GT, and a dead weight of 75 tonnes, VB PORNIC is a tug registered under the France flag. The vessel is built by ALSTOM LEROUX NAVAL - SAINT MALO, FRANCE.

VB PORNIC route and voyage history

VB PORNIC is currently on a voyage from DONGES to ST NAZAIRE with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T02:26:00Z. The live route and current course of VB PORNIC 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 PORNIC can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 227006710
  • IMO: 9192519
  • Call sign: FW9417
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: France

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VB PORNIC right now?+
VB PORNIC is currently under way in the Bay of Biscay. It is sailing from DONGES to ST NAZAIRE with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 02:26 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 PORNIC?+
VB PORNIC broadcasts MMSI 227006710 and is registered as IMO 9192519, with call sign FW9417. 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 PORNIC?+
VB PORNIC 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 VB PORNIC?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VB PORNIC 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 PORNIC'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 PORNIC?+
As a tug, VB PORNIC 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 PORNIC has a gross tonnage of 313 GT.

VB PORNIC — Key Facts

MMSI
227006710
IMO number
9192519
Call sign
FW9417
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
FR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
308.8°
Heading
24°
Last known position
47.2673°, -2.2018°
Destination
ST NAZAIRE
ETA
2026-09-08T02:26:00Z
Departure port
DONGES
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T02:03:00Z
Current draught
6 m
Maximum static draught
6 m
Year built
1999-01-01
Gross tonnage
313
Dead weight
75 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T20:16:30Z