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VB SPARTEL — Tug · IMO 9344617

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World map showing the last known position of VB SPARTEL at 35° 53.436' N, 5° 29.849' W
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Current PositionLive

VB SPARTEL is currently positioned in the Mediterranean Sea, at 35.8906° N, 5.4975° W. It is sailing from TANGER MED to TANGER MED with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 05:06 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 14:49 UTC.

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Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
221.6°
/ 132°
Course / Heading
4.9 m
Static Draught
4 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
04:56 UTCSep 8, 2026
ETA
05:06 UTCSep 8, 2026
VB SPARTEL

VB SPARTEL

Identity

Tug
Type
Morocco flagMA
Flag
9344617
IMO Number
242906000
MMSI
CNA4278
Call Sign

Specifications

28 m × 10 m
Length × Breadth
2007-01-01
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
289 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
DAMEN SHIPYARD GORINCHEM - GORINCHEM, NETHERLANDS
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About VB SPARTEL

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VB SPARTEL — Tug

Built in 2007, with a gross tonnage of 289 GT, VB SPARTEL is a tug registered under the Morocco flag. The vessel is built by DAMEN SHIPYARD GORINCHEM - GORINCHEM, NETHERLANDS.

VB SPARTEL route and voyage history

VB SPARTEL is currently on a voyage from TANGER MED to TANGER MED with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T05:06:00Z. The live route and current course of VB SPARTEL 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 SPARTEL can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 242906000
  • IMO: 9344617
  • Call sign: CNA4278
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Morocco

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VB SPARTEL right now?+
VB SPARTEL is currently in the Mediterranean Sea, within the Strait of Gibraltar. It is sailing from TANGER MED to TANGER MED with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 05:06 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 SPARTEL?+
VB SPARTEL broadcasts MMSI 242906000 and is registered as IMO 9344617, with call sign CNA4278. 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 SPARTEL?+
VB SPARTEL is classified as a tug vessel registered under the MA 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 MA flag list at /flag/ma.
How can I see the live position of VB SPARTEL?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VB SPARTEL 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 SPARTEL'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 SPARTEL?+
As a tug, VB SPARTEL 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 SPARTEL has a gross tonnage of 289 GT.

VB SPARTEL — Key Facts

MMSI
242906000
IMO number
9344617
Call sign
CNA4278
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
MA
Navigation status
Undefined
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
221.6°
Heading
132°
Last known position
35.8906°, -5.4975°
Destination
TANGER MED
ETA
2026-09-08T05:06:00Z
Departure port
TANGER MED
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T04:56:00Z
Current draught
4 m
Maximum static draught
4.9 m
Year built
2007-01-01
Gross tonnage
289
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T14:49:11Z