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VB TAURUS — Tug · IMO 9261190

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VB TAURUS is currently moored in the Baltic Sea, at 63.8443° N, 23.0189° E. It is sailing from KOKKOLA to PIETARSAARI with an ETA of 17 Oct 2026, 19:04 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 20:32 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
48.2°
/ 308°
Course / Heading
4 m
Static Draught
4 m
Current Draught

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KOKKOLAFIKOK
ATD
18:23 UTCOct 17, 2026
ETA
19:04 UTCOct 17, 2026
VB TAURUS

VB TAURUS

Identity

Tug
Type
Finland flagFI
Flag
9261190
IMO Number
230660000
MMSI
OJRL
Call Sign

Specifications

23 m × 8 m
Length × Breadth
2002-01-01
Year Built
119 t
Deadweight
188 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
DAMEN SHIPYARD GORINCHEM - GORINCHEM, NETHERLANDS
Builder
RUSSIAN MARITIME REGISTER OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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About VB TAURUS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VB TAURUS — Tug

Built in 2002, with a gross tonnage of 188 GT, and a dead weight of 119 tonnes, VB TAURUS is a tug registered under the Finland flag. The vessel is built by DAMEN SHIPYARD GORINCHEM - GORINCHEM, NETHERLANDS.

VB TAURUS route and voyage history

VB TAURUS is currently on a voyage from KOKKOLA to PIETARSAARI with an estimated arrival on 2026-10-17T19:04:00Z. The live route and current course of VB TAURUS 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

VB TAURUS is classed by RUSSIAN MARITIME REGISTER OF SHIPPING, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as VB TAURUS can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 230660000
  • IMO: 9261190
  • Call sign: OJRL
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Finland

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VB TAURUS right now?

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VB TAURUS is currently moored in the Baltic Sea, within the Baltic Sea trade route. It is sailing from KOKKOLA to PIETARSAARI with an ETA of 17 Oct 2026, 19:04 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 TAURUS?

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VB TAURUS broadcasts MMSI 230660000 and is registered as IMO 9261190, with call sign OJRL. 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 TAURUS?

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VB TAURUS is classified as a tug vessel registered under the FI 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 FI flag list at /flag/fi.

How can I see the live position of VB TAURUS?

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

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VB TAURUS is classed by RUSSIAN MARITIME REGISTER OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, VB TAURUS 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 TAURUS has a gross tonnage of 188 GT.

VB TAURUS — Key Facts

MMSI
230660000
IMO number
9261190
Call sign
OJRL
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
FI
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
48.2°
Heading
308°
Last known position
63.8443°, 23.0189°
Destination
PIETARSAARI
ETA
2026-10-17T19:04:00Z
Departure port
KOKKOLA
Actual time of departure
2026-10-17T18:23:00Z
Current draught
4 m
Maximum static draught
4 m
Year built
2002-01-01
Gross tonnage
188
Dead weight
119 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T20:32:05Z