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VB BENELUX — Tug · IMO 9547867

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VB BENELUX is currently positioned in the North Sea, at 53.4307° N, 3.0002° W. It is sailing from LIVERPOOL to LIVERPOOL with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 19:59 UTC. AIS position received 9 Nov 2026, 08:24 UTC.

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Stopped
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
57.7°
/ 86°
Course / Heading
5.5 m
Static Draught
5.5 m
Current Draught

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ATD
19:00 UTCNov 7, 2026
ETA
19:59 UTCNov 7, 2026
VB BENELUX

VB BENELUX

Identity

Tug
Type
United Kingdom flagGB
Flag
9547867
IMO Number
232058017
MMSI
MRFX5
Call Sign

Specifications

32 m × 11 m
Length × Breadth
2010-01-01
Year Built
190 t
Deadweight
381 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
EAST ISLE SHIPYARD - GEORGETOWN, CANADA
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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About VB BENELUX

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VB BENELUX — Tug

Built in 2010, with a gross tonnage of 381 GT, and a dead weight of 190 tonnes, VB BENELUX is a tug registered under the United Kingdom flag. The vessel is owned by SVITZER SVERIGE - GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN, built by EAST ISLE SHIPYARD - GEORGETOWN, CANADA.

VB BENELUX route and voyage history

VB BENELUX is currently on a voyage from LIVERPOOL to LIVERPOOL with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-07T19:59:00Z. The live route and current course of VB BENELUX 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 BENELUX is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as VB BENELUX can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 232058017
  • IMO: 9547867
  • Call sign: MRFX5
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: United Kingdom

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VB BENELUX right now?

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VB BENELUX is currently in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from LIVERPOOL to LIVERPOOL with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 19:59 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 BENELUX?

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VB BENELUX broadcasts MMSI 232058017 and is registered as IMO 9547867, with call sign MRFX5. 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 BENELUX?

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VB BENELUX is classified as a tug vessel registered under the GB 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 GB flag list at /flag/gb.

How can I see the live position of VB BENELUX?

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

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VB BENELUX is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, VB BENELUX 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 BENELUX has a gross tonnage of 381 GT.

VB BENELUX — Key Facts

MMSI
232058017
IMO number
9547867
Call sign
MRFX5
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
GB
Navigation status
Stopped
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
57.7°
Heading
86°
Last known position
53.4307°, -3.0002°
Destination
LIVERPOOL
ETA
2026-11-07T19:59:00Z
Departure port
LIVERPOOL
Actual time of departure
2026-11-07T19:00:00Z
Current draught
5.5 m
Maximum static draught
5.5 m
Year built
2010-01-01
Gross tonnage
381
Dead weight
190 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-09T08:24:21Z