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VB ESTEREL — Tug · IMO 9393761

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VB ESTEREL was last reported under way in the Mediterranean Sea, at 43.4270° N, 4.8989° E, on 8 Nov 2026, 06:25 UTC. It was sailing from FOS SUR MER to FOS SUR MER with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 13:55 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
259.1°
/ 331°
Course / Heading
5 m
Static Draught
13.8 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
13:49 UTCNov 7, 2026
ETA
13:55 UTCNov 7, 2026
VB ESTEREL

VB ESTEREL

Identity

Tug
Type
France flagFR
Flag
9393761
IMO Number
228299600
MMSI
FNRE
Call Sign

Specifications

30 m × 10 m
Length × Breadth
2009-01-01
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 ESTEREL

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VB ESTEREL — Tug

Built in 2009, with a gross tonnage of 336 GT, VB ESTEREL is a tug registered under the France flag. The vessel is built by CHANTIER PIRIOU FRERES - CONCARNEAU, FRANCE.

VB ESTEREL route and voyage history

VB ESTEREL is currently on a voyage from FOS SUR MER to FOS SUR MER with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-07T13:55:00Z. The live route and current course of VB ESTEREL 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 ESTEREL can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 228299600
  • IMO: 9393761
  • Call sign: FNRE
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: France

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VB ESTEREL right now?

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VB ESTEREL was last reported under way in the Mediterranean Sea, within the Mediterranean East-West corridor, on 8 Nov 2026, 06:25 UTC. It was sailing from FOS SUR MER to FOS SUR MER with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 13:55 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 ESTEREL?

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VB ESTEREL broadcasts MMSI 228299600 and is registered as IMO 9393761, with call sign FNRE. 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 ESTEREL?

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VB ESTEREL 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 ESTEREL?

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

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

VB ESTEREL — Key Facts

MMSI
228299600
IMO number
9393761
Call sign
FNRE
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
FR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
259.1°
Heading
331°
Last known position
43.4270°, 4.8989°
Destination
FOS SUR MER
ETA
2026-11-07T13:55:00Z
Departure port
FOS SUR MER
Actual time of departure
2026-11-07T13:49:00Z
Current draught
13.8 m
Maximum static draught
5 m
Year built
2009-01-01
Gross tonnage
336
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T06:25:49Z