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VB LONGCHAMP — Tug · IMO 9876311

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World map showing the last known position of VB LONGCHAMP at 49° 28.639' N, 0° 6.824' E
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VB LONGCHAMP is currently under way in the English Channel, at 49.4773° N, 0.1137° E, making 0.2 knots on a course of 182°. It is sailing from LE HAVRE to LE HAVRE with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 04:59 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 14:44 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.2 kn
Speed
181.5°
/ 229°
Course / Heading
5.3 m
Static Draught
5.3 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
04:55 UTCSep 8, 2026
ETA
04:59 UTCSep 8, 2026
VB LONGCHAMP

VB LONGCHAMP

Identity

Tug
Type
France flagFR
Flag
9876311
IMO Number
228373700
MMSI
FLWQ
Call Sign

Specifications

30 m × 10 m
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About VB LONGCHAMP

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VB LONGCHAMP — Tug

VB LONGCHAMP is a tug registered under the France flag.

VB LONGCHAMP route and voyage history

VB LONGCHAMP is currently on a voyage from LE HAVRE to LE HAVRE with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T04:59:00Z. The live route and current course of VB LONGCHAMP 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 LONGCHAMP can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 228373700
  • IMO: 9876311
  • Call sign: FLWQ
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: France

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VB LONGCHAMP right now?+
VB LONGCHAMP is currently under way in the English Channel, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from LE HAVRE to LE HAVRE with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 04:59 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 LONGCHAMP?+
VB LONGCHAMP broadcasts MMSI 228373700 and is registered as IMO 9876311, with call sign FLWQ. 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 LONGCHAMP?+
VB LONGCHAMP 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 LONGCHAMP?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VB LONGCHAMP 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 LONGCHAMP'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 LONGCHAMP?+
As a tug, VB LONGCHAMP 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 LONGCHAMP — Key Facts

MMSI
228373700
IMO number
9876311
Call sign
FLWQ
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
FR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.2 knots
Course over ground
181.5°
Heading
229°
Last known position
49.4773°, 0.1137°
Destination
LE HAVRE
ETA
2026-09-08T04:59:00Z
Departure port
LE HAVRE
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T04:55:00Z
Current draught
5.3 m
Maximum static draught
5.3 m
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T14:44:29Z