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VB TEMPETE — Tug · IMO 9774953

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VB TEMPETE is currently under way in the North Sea, at 51.0404° N, 2.3624° E, making 0.0 knots on a course of 319°. It is sailing from DUNKIRK to DUNKIRK with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 20:22 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 23:41 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
319.0°
/ 30°
Course / Heading
5 m
Static Draught
5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

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DUNKIRKFRIRK
ATD
19:45 UTCNov 8, 2026
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DUNKIRKFRIRK
ETA
20:22 UTCNov 8, 2026
VB TEMPETE

VB TEMPETE

Identity

Tug
Type
France flagFR
Flag
9774953
IMO Number
228072900
MMSI
FIXO
Call Sign

Specifications

30 m × 10 m
Length × Breadth
2016-01-01
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
375 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About VB TEMPETE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VB TEMPETE — Tug

Built in 2016, with a gross tonnage of 375 GT, VB TEMPETE is a tug registered under the France flag.

VB TEMPETE route and voyage history

VB TEMPETE is currently on a voyage from DUNKIRK to DUNKIRK with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-08T20:22:00Z. The live route and current course of VB TEMPETE 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 TEMPETE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 228072900
  • IMO: 9774953
  • Call sign: FIXO
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: France

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VB TEMPETE right now?

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VB TEMPETE is currently under way in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from DUNKIRK to DUNKIRK with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 20:22 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 TEMPETE?

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VB TEMPETE broadcasts MMSI 228072900 and is registered as IMO 9774953, with call sign FIXO. 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 TEMPETE?

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VB TEMPETE 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 TEMPETE?

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

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As a tug, VB TEMPETE 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 TEMPETE has a gross tonnage of 375 GT.

VB TEMPETE — Key Facts

MMSI
228072900
IMO number
9774953
Call sign
FIXO
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
FR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
319.0°
Heading
30°
Last known position
51.0404°, 2.3624°
Destination
DUNKIRK
ETA
2026-11-08T20:22:00Z
Departure port
DUNKIRK
Actual time of departure
2026-11-08T19:45:00Z
Current draught
5 m
Maximum static draught
5 m
Year built
2016-01-01
Gross tonnage
375
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T23:41:00Z