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VB BEVER — Tug · IMO 9492256

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VB BEVER is currently moored in the North Sea, at 51.9050° N, 4.4310° E. It is sailing from BELFAST to ROTTERDAM WAALHAVEN with an ETA of 31 Oct 2026, 16:50 UTC. AIS position received 6 Nov 2026, 18:39 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
168.7°
/ 234°
Course / Heading
4.3 m
Static Draught
4.2 m
Current Draught

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ATD
18:17 UTCOct 27, 2026
ETA
16:50 UTCOct 31, 2026
VB BEVER

VB BEVER

Identity

Tug
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
9492256
IMO Number
244536000
MMSI
PDAA
Call Sign

Specifications

36 m × 13 m
Length × Breadth
2010-01-01
Year Built
100 t
Deadweight
607 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
SAFE SHIPYARD - GDYNIA, POLAND
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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About VB BEVER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VB BEVER — Tug

Built in 2010, with a gross tonnage of 607 GT, and a dead weight of 100 tonnes, VB BEVER is a tug registered under the Netherlands flag. The vessel is owned by VIEGERS & ZONEN - ANDIJK, NETHERLANDS, built by SAFE SHIPYARD - GDYNIA, POLAND.

VB BEVER route and voyage history

VB BEVER is currently on a voyage from BELFAST to ROTTERDAM WAALHAVEN with an estimated arrival on 2026-10-31T16:50:00Z. The live route and current course of VB BEVER 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 BEVER is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as VB BEVER can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 244536000
  • IMO: 9492256
  • Call sign: PDAA
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Netherlands

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VB BEVER right now?

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VB BEVER is currently moored in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from BELFAST to ROTTERDAM WAALHAVEN with an ETA of 31 Oct 2026, 16:50 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 BEVER?

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VB BEVER broadcasts MMSI 244536000 and is registered as IMO 9492256, with call sign PDAA. 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 BEVER?

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VB BEVER 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 BEVER?

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

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VB BEVER is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, VB BEVER 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 BEVER has a gross tonnage of 607 GT.

VB BEVER — Key Facts

MMSI
244536000
IMO number
9492256
Call sign
PDAA
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
168.7°
Heading
234°
Last known position
51.9050°, 4.4310°
Destination
ROTTERDAM WAALHAVEN
ETA
2026-10-31T16:50:00Z
Departure port
BELFAST
Actual time of departure
2026-10-27T18:17:00Z
Current draught
4.2 m
Maximum static draught
4.3 m
Year built
2010-01-01
Gross tonnage
607
Dead weight
100 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T18:39:07Z