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VB RESPONDER — Tug · IMO 9008653

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VB RESPONDER is currently moored in the Mediterranean Sea, at 36.1474° N, 5.3627° W. It is sailing from GIBRALTAR to GIBRALTAR with an ETA of 3 Aug 2026, 16:07 UTC. AIS position received 9 Aug 2026, 04:10 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
296.0°
/ 358°
Course / Heading
4.7 m
Static Draught
4.6 m
Current Draught
ATD
Aug 3, 2026, 14:55 UTC
ETA
Aug 3, 2026, 16:07 UTC
From
GIBRALTAR
To
GIBRALTAR

Voyage Tracker

ATD
14:55 UTCAug 3, 2026
ETA
16:07 UTCAug 3, 2026
VB RESPONDER

VB RESPONDER

Identity

Tug
Type
Gibraltar flagGI
Flag
9008653
IMO Number
236112816
MMSI
ZDSP9
Call Sign

Specifications

33 m × 10 m
Length × Breadth
1991-01-01
Year Built
118 t
Deadweight
356 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
MATSUURA IRON SHIPBUILDING - OSAKIKAMIJIMA, JAPAN
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About VB RESPONDER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VB RESPONDER — Tug

Built in 1991, with a gross tonnage of 356 GT, and a dead weight of 118 tonnes, VB RESPONDER is a tug registered under the Gibraltar flag. The vessel is owned by SVITZER PORTUGAL REBOQUES MARITIMOS - LISBOA, PORTUGAL, built by MATSUURA IRON SHIPBUILDING - OSAKIKAMIJIMA, JAPAN.

VB RESPONDER route and voyage history

VB RESPONDER is currently on a voyage from GIBRALTAR to GIBRALTAR with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-03T16:07:00Z. The live route and current course of VB RESPONDER 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 RESPONDER can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 236112816
  • IMO: 9008653
  • Call sign: ZDSP9
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Gibraltar

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VB RESPONDER right now?+
VB RESPONDER is currently moored in the Mediterranean Sea, within the Strait of Gibraltar. It is sailing from GIBRALTAR to GIBRALTAR with an ETA of 3 Aug 2026, 16:07 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 RESPONDER?+
VB RESPONDER broadcasts MMSI 236112816 and is registered as IMO 9008653, with call sign ZDSP9 . 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 RESPONDER?+
VB RESPONDER is classified as a tug vessel registered under the GI 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 GI flag list at /flag/gi.
How can I see the live position of VB RESPONDER?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VB RESPONDER 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 RESPONDER'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 RESPONDER?+
As a tug, VB RESPONDER 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 RESPONDER has a gross tonnage of 356 GT.

VB RESPONDER — Key Facts

MMSI
236112816
IMO number
9008653
Call sign
ZDSP9
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
GI
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
296.0°
Heading
358°
Last known position
36.1474°, -5.3627°
Destination
GIBRALTAR
ETA
2026-08-03T16:07:00Z
Departure port
GIBRALTAR
Actual time of departure
2026-08-03T14:55:00Z
Current draught
4.6 m
Maximum static draught
4.7 m
Year built
1991-01-01
Gross tonnage
356
Dead weight
118 t
AIS last updated
2026-08-09T04:10:00Z