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VB GASCOGNE — Tug · IMO 9202730

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VB GASCOGNE is currently under way in the English Channel, at 49.4609° N, 0.1351° E, making 9.9 knots on a course of 261°. It is sailing from LE HAVRE to LE HAVRE with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 13:21 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 23:42 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
9.9 kn
Speed
261.1°
/ 270°
Course / Heading
5.5 m
Static Draught
5.5 m
Current Draught

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ATD
12:46 UTCNov 8, 2026
ETA
13:21 UTCNov 8, 2026
VB GASCOGNE

VB GASCOGNE

Identity

Tug
Type
France flagFR
Flag
9202730
IMO Number
227023200
MMSI
FW9206
Call Sign

Specifications

37 m × 10 m
Length × Breadth
2000-01-01
Year Built
235 t
Deadweight
488 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
STX FRANCE - NANTES SAINT NAZAIRE, FRANCE
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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About VB GASCOGNE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VB GASCOGNE — Tug

Built in 2000, with a gross tonnage of 488 GT, and a dead weight of 235 tonnes, VB GASCOGNE is a tug registered under the France flag. The vessel is owned by BOLUDA FRANCE - MARSEILLE, FRANCE, built by STX FRANCE - NANTES SAINT NAZAIRE, FRANCE.

VB GASCOGNE route and voyage history

VB GASCOGNE is currently on a voyage from LE HAVRE to LE HAVRE with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-08T13:21:00Z. The live route and current course of VB GASCOGNE 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

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

  • MMSI: 227023200
  • IMO: 9202730
  • Call sign: FW9206
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: France

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VB GASCOGNE right now?

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VB GASCOGNE is currently under way in the English Channel, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from LE HAVRE to LE HAVRE with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 13:21 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 GASCOGNE?

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VB GASCOGNE broadcasts MMSI 227023200 and is registered as IMO 9202730, with call sign FW9206. 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 GASCOGNE?

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VB GASCOGNE 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 GASCOGNE?

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

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VB GASCOGNE is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, VB GASCOGNE 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 GASCOGNE has a gross tonnage of 488 GT.

VB GASCOGNE — Key Facts

MMSI
227023200
IMO number
9202730
Call sign
FW9206
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
FR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
9.9 knots
Course over ground
261.1°
Heading
270°
Last known position
49.4609°, 0.1351°
Destination
LE HAVRE
ETA
2026-11-08T13:21:00Z
Departure port
LE HAVRE
Actual time of departure
2026-11-08T12:46:00Z
Current draught
5.5 m
Maximum static draught
5.5 m
Year built
2000-01-01
Gross tonnage
488
Dead weight
235 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T23:42:07Z