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VB SANDON — Tug · IMO 9120152

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VB SANDON has not broadcast an AIS position for 9 days. Its most recent report placed it in the North Sea, at 53.7354° N, 0.3468° W, on 30 Oct 2026, 15:23 UTC. It was sailing from HULL to HULL.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 239°
Course / Heading
5.2 m
Static Draught
5.2 m
Current Draught

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HULLGBHUL
ATD
10:05 UTCApr 9, 2026
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HULLGBHUL
ETA
10:18 UTCJul 22, 2026
VB SANDON

VB SANDON

Identity

Tug
Type
United Kingdom flagGB
Flag
9120152
IMO Number
235074754
MMSI
2CPS8
Call Sign

Specifications

30 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
1996-01-01
Year Built
255 t
Deadweight
398 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
ASTILLEROS ARMON - NAVIA, SPAIN
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About VB SANDON

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VB SANDON — Tug

Built in 1996, with a gross tonnage of 398 GT, and a dead weight of 255 tonnes, VB SANDON is a tug registered under the United Kingdom flag. The vessel is owned by SMIT HARBOUR TOWAGE LIVERPOOL - LIVERPOOL, United Kingdom (UK), built by ASTILLEROS ARMON - NAVIA, SPAIN.

VB SANDON route and voyage history

VB SANDON is currently on a voyage from HULL to HULL with an estimated arrival on 2026-07-22T10:18:00Z. The live route and current course of VB SANDON 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 SANDON can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 235074754
  • IMO: 9120152
  • Call sign: 2CPS8
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: United Kingdom

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VB SANDON right now?

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VB SANDON has not broadcast an AIS position for 9 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the North Sea, on 30 Oct 2026, 15:23 UTC. It was sailing from HULL to HULL. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.

What are the identifiers for VB SANDON?

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VB SANDON broadcasts MMSI 235074754 and is registered as IMO 9120152, with call sign 2CPS8. 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 SANDON?

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VB SANDON 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 SANDON?

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

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As a tug, VB SANDON 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 SANDON has a gross tonnage of 398 GT.

VB SANDON — Key Facts

MMSI
235074754
IMO number
9120152
Call sign
2CPS8
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
GB
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
239°
Last known position
53.7354°, -0.3468°
Destination
HULL
ETA
2026-07-22T10:18:00Z
Departure port
HULL
Actual time of departure
2026-04-09T10:05:00Z
Current draught
5.2 m
Maximum static draught
5.2 m
Year built
1996-01-01
Gross tonnage
398
Dead weight
255 t
AIS last updated
2026-10-30T15:23:42Z