Netherlands flag

VB FURIE — Tug · IMO 9174567

NLUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of VB FURIE at 51° 54.119' N, 4° 21.882' E
NSEW
Export VB FURIE's past journey as a videoMP4 in 16:9, 9:16 or 1:1 · up to 90 days
Current PositionLive

VB FURIE is currently under way in the North Sea, at 51.9020° N, 4.3647° E, making 3.5 knots on a course of 180°. It is sailing from ROTTERDAM WAALHAVEN to VLAARDINGEN with an ETA of 24 Oct 2026, 06:42 UTC. AIS position received 24 Oct 2026, 15:01 UTC.

Updated 5 minutes using terrestrial data
Live Satellite · latest position

See where VB FURIE is now

1 credit fetches 1 satellite position.

This fix came from a shore antenna, and those stop at the coast. Use a satellite credit to track this vessel in the deep sea.

Get satellite data
Auto top-up

On for your next purchase

Turn off to prevent future automatic charges.

Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
3.5 kn
Speed
180.1°
/ 101°
Course / Heading
5.4 m
Static Draught
5.4 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
06:37 UTCOct 24, 2026
ETA
06:42 UTCOct 24, 2026
VB FURIE

VB FURIE

Identity

Tug
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
9174567
IMO Number
244216000
MMSI
PIAM
Call Sign

Specifications

32 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
1998-01-01
Year Built
145 t
Deadweight
392 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
EAST ISLE SHIPYARD - GEORGETOWN, CANADA
Builder
N/A
Class Society
Live tracking · 50,000+ mariners

Track VB FURIE live on MarineRadar

Real-time AIS positions, voyage history, and arrival alerts for VB FURIE — straight from your phone.

Live AIS positionsVoyage historyArrival alerts
Get the App

4.6 ★ · 18,000 reviews

About VB FURIE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VB FURIE — Tug

Built in 1998, with a gross tonnage of 392 GT, and a dead weight of 145 tonnes, VB FURIE is a tug registered under the Netherlands flag. The vessel is owned by KOTUG EUROPE - ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, built by EAST ISLE SHIPYARD - GEORGETOWN, CANADA.

VB FURIE route and voyage history

VB FURIE is currently on a voyage from ROTTERDAM WAALHAVEN to VLAARDINGEN with an estimated arrival on 2026-10-24T06:42:00Z. The live route and current course of VB FURIE 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 FURIE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 244216000
  • IMO: 9174567
  • Call sign: PIAM
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Netherlands

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VB FURIE right now?

+

VB FURIE is currently under way in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from ROTTERDAM WAALHAVEN to VLAARDINGEN with an ETA of 24 Oct 2026, 06:42 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 FURIE?

+

VB FURIE broadcasts MMSI 244216000 and is registered as IMO 9174567, with call sign PIAM. 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 FURIE?

+

VB FURIE is classified as a tug vessel registered under the NL 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 NL flag list at /flag/nl.

How can I see the live position of VB FURIE?

+

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

+

As a tug, VB FURIE 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 FURIE has a gross tonnage of 392 GT.

VB FURIE — Key Facts

MMSI
244216000
IMO number
9174567
Call sign
PIAM
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
3.5 knots
Course over ground
180.1°
Heading
101°
Last known position
51.9020°, 4.3647°
Destination
VLAARDINGEN
ETA
2026-10-24T06:42:00Z
Departure port
ROTTERDAM WAALHAVEN
Actual time of departure
2026-10-24T06:37:00Z
Current draught
5.4 m
Maximum static draught
5.4 m
Year built
1998-01-01
Gross tonnage
392
Dead weight
145 t
AIS last updated
2026-10-24T15:01:44Z