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VB ADROIT — Tug · IMO 9393747

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VB ADROIT is currently positioned in the North Sea, at 51.0411° N, 2.3617° E. It is sailing from DUNKIRK to DUNKIRK with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 01:17 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 12:25 UTC.

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Stopped
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 208°
Course / Heading
2 m
Static Draught
2 m
Current Draught

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DUNKIRKFRIRK
ATD
00:42 UTCNov 8, 2026
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DUNKIRKFRIRK
ETA
01:17 UTCNov 8, 2026
VB ADROIT

VB ADROIT

Identity

Tug
Type
France flagFR
Flag
9393747
IMO Number
228293600
MMSI
FNQN
Call Sign

Specifications

32 m × 10 m
Length × Breadth
2008-01-01
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
336 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
CHANTIER PIRIOU FRERES - CONCARNEAU, FRANCE
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About VB ADROIT

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VB ADROIT — Tug

Built in 2008, with a gross tonnage of 336 GT, VB ADROIT is a tug registered under the France flag. The vessel is built by CHANTIER PIRIOU FRERES - CONCARNEAU, FRANCE.

VB ADROIT route and voyage history

VB ADROIT is currently on a voyage from DUNKIRK to DUNKIRK with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-08T01:17:00Z. The live route and current course of VB ADROIT 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 ADROIT can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 228293600
  • IMO: 9393747
  • Call sign: FNQN
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: France

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VB ADROIT right now?

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VB ADROIT is currently 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, 01:17 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 ADROIT?

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VB ADROIT broadcasts MMSI 228293600 and is registered as IMO 9393747, with call sign FNQN. 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 ADROIT?

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VB ADROIT 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 ADROIT?

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

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As a tug, VB ADROIT 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 ADROIT has a gross tonnage of 336 GT.

VB ADROIT — Key Facts

MMSI
228293600
IMO number
9393747
Call sign
FNQN
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
FR
Navigation status
Stopped
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
208°
Last known position
51.0411°, 2.3617°
Destination
DUNKIRK
ETA
2026-11-08T01:17:00Z
Departure port
DUNKIRK
Actual time of departure
2026-11-08T00:42:00Z
Current draught
2 m
Maximum static draught
2 m
Year built
2008-01-01
Gross tonnage
336
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T12:25:12Z