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VB PROVENCE — Tug · IMO 9032123

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World map showing the last known position of VB PROVENCE at 43° 25.619' N, 4° 53.932' E
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VB PROVENCE is currently under way in the Mediterranean Sea, at 43.4270° N, 4.8989° E, making 0.0 knots on a course of 66°. It is sailing from LAVERA to FOS SUR MER with an ETA of 24 Aug 2026, 09:20 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 17:37 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
65.7°
/ 150°
Course / Heading
5.5 m
Static Draught
5.5 m
Current Draught

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LAVERAFRLAV
ATD
09:02 UTCAug 24, 2026
ETA
09:20 UTCAug 24, 2026
VB PROVENCE

VB PROVENCE

Identity

Tug
Type
France flagFR
Flag
9032123
IMO Number
227272000
MMSI
FQRS
Call Sign

Specifications

35 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
1993-01-01
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
498 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
MANCHE INDUSTRIE MARINE - DIEPPE, FRANCE
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of LAVERA
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Destination Port
Port of FOS SUR MER
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About VB PROVENCE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VB PROVENCE — Tug

Built in 1993, with a gross tonnage of 498 GT, VB PROVENCE is a tug registered under the France flag. The vessel is owned by BOLUDA FRANCE - MARSEILLE, FRANCE, built by MANCHE INDUSTRIE MARINE - DIEPPE, FRANCE.

VB PROVENCE route and voyage history

VB PROVENCE is currently on a voyage from LAVERA to FOS SUR MER with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-24T09:20:00Z. The live route and current course of VB PROVENCE 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 PROVENCE is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as VB PROVENCE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 227272000
  • IMO: 9032123
  • Call sign: FQRS
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: France

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VB PROVENCE right now?+
VB PROVENCE is currently under way in the Mediterranean Sea, within the Mediterranean East-West corridor. It is sailing from LAVERA to FOS SUR MER with an ETA of 24 Aug 2026, 09:20 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 PROVENCE?+
VB PROVENCE broadcasts MMSI 227272000 and is registered as IMO 9032123, with call sign FQRS. 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 PROVENCE?+
VB PROVENCE 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 PROVENCE?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VB PROVENCE 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 PROVENCE'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 PROVENCE?+
VB PROVENCE is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, VB PROVENCE 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 PROVENCE has a gross tonnage of 498 GT.

VB PROVENCE — Key Facts

MMSI
227272000
IMO number
9032123
Call sign
FQRS
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
FR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
65.7°
Heading
150°
Last known position
43.4270°, 4.8989°
Destination
FOS SUR MER
ETA
2026-08-24T09:20:00Z
Departure port
LAVERA
Actual time of departure
2026-08-24T09:02:00Z
Current draught
5.5 m
Maximum static draught
5.5 m
Year built
1993-01-01
Gross tonnage
498
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T17:37:41Z