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VB SURPRISE — Tug · IMO 9870094

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World map showing the last known position of VB SURPRISE at 43° 23.872' N, 4° 59.031' E
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VB SURPRISE was last reported in the Mediterranean Sea, at 43.3979° N, 4.9839° E.

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VB SURPRISE

VB SURPRISE

Identity

Tug
Type
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Flag
9870094
IMO Number
228366600
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About VB SURPRISE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VB SURPRISE — Tug

VB SURPRISE is a tug registered under the France flag.

VB SURPRISE route and voyage history

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

  • MMSI: 228366600
  • IMO: 9870094
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: France

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VB SURPRISE right now?+
VB SURPRISE 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 SURPRISE?+
VB SURPRISE broadcasts MMSI 228366600 and is registered as IMO 9870094. 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 SURPRISE?+
VB SURPRISE 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 SURPRISE?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VB SURPRISE 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 SURPRISE'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 SURPRISE?+
As a tug, VB SURPRISE 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 SURPRISE — Key Facts

MMSI
228366600
IMO number
9870094
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
FR
Current speed
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Course over ground
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Last known position
43.3979°, 4.9839°