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VB TYPHON — Tug · IMO 9774941

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World map showing the last known position of VB TYPHON at 47° 16.076' N, 2° 12.083' W
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VB TYPHON is currently positioned in the Bay of Biscay, at 47.2679° N, 2.2014° W. It is sailing from MONTOIR to ST NAZAIRE with an ETA of 23 Aug 2026, 07:01 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 09:09 UTC.

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Stopped
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
295.6°
/ 23°
Course / Heading
5.3 m
Static Draught
5.3 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

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MONTOIRFRMTX
ATD
06:52 UTCAug 23, 2026
ETA
07:01 UTCAug 23, 2026
VB TYPHON

VB TYPHON

Identity

Tug
Type
France flagFR
Flag
9774941
IMO Number
228072800
MMSI
FIXN
Call Sign

Specifications

30 m × 10 m
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of MONTOIR
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Destination Port
Port of ST NAZAIRE
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About VB TYPHON

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VB TYPHON — Tug

VB TYPHON is a tug registered under the France flag.

VB TYPHON route and voyage history

VB TYPHON is currently on a voyage from MONTOIR to ST NAZAIRE with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-23T07:01:00Z. The live route and current course of VB TYPHON 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 TYPHON can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 228072800
  • IMO: 9774941
  • Call sign: FIXN
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: France

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VB TYPHON right now?+
VB TYPHON is currently in the Bay of Biscay. It is sailing from MONTOIR to ST NAZAIRE with an ETA of 23 Aug 2026, 07:01 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 TYPHON?+
VB TYPHON broadcasts MMSI 228072800 and is registered as IMO 9774941, with call sign FIXN. 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 TYPHON?+
VB TYPHON 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 TYPHON?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VB TYPHON 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 TYPHON'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 TYPHON?+
As a tug, VB TYPHON 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 TYPHON — Key Facts

MMSI
228072800
IMO number
9774941
Call sign
FIXN
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
FR
Navigation status
Stopped
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
295.6°
Heading
23°
Last known position
47.2679°, -2.2014°
Destination
ST NAZAIRE
ETA
2026-08-23T07:01:00Z
Departure port
MONTOIR
Actual time of departure
2026-08-23T06:52:00Z
Current draught
5.3 m
Maximum static draught
5.3 m
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T09:09:29Z