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VB ACHERON — Tug · IMO 9870109

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World map showing the last known position of VB ACHERON at 43° 25.620' N, 4° 53.947' E
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VB ACHERON was last reported in the Mediterranean Sea, at 43.4270° N, 4.8991° E.

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VB ACHERON

VB ACHERON

Identity

Tug
Type
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9870109
IMO Number
228365700
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About VB ACHERON

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VB ACHERON — Tug

VB ACHERON is a tug registered under the France flag.

VB ACHERON route and voyage history

The most recent AIS broadcast from VB ACHERON is shown on the live map above. The live route and current course of VB ACHERON 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 ACHERON can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 228365700
  • IMO: 9870109
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: France

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VB ACHERON right now?+
VB ACHERON was last reported in the Mediterranean Sea, within the Mediterranean East-West corridor. 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 ACHERON?+
VB ACHERON broadcasts MMSI 228365700 and is registered as IMO 9870109. 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 ACHERON?+
VB ACHERON 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 ACHERON?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VB ACHERON 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 ACHERON'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 ACHERON?+
As a tug, VB ACHERON 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 ACHERON — Key Facts

MMSI
228365700
IMO number
9870109
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
FR
Current speed
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Course over ground
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Last known position
43.4270°, 4.8991°