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VLB 2 — Tug · MMSI 244650885

NL
World map showing the last known position of VLB 2 at 51° 27.673' N, 3° 41.101' E
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Current PositionLast report

VLB 2 was last reported in the North Sea, at 51.4612° N, 3.6850° E.

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VLB 2

VLB 2

Identity

Tug
Type
Netherlands flagNL
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IMO Number
244650885
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Call Sign

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About VLB 2

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VLB 2 — Tug

VLB 2 is a tug registered under the Netherlands flag.

VLB 2 route and voyage history

The most recent AIS broadcast from VLB 2 is shown on the live map above. The live route and current course of VLB 2 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 VLB 2 can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VLB 2 right now?+
VLB 2 was last reported in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. 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 VLB 2?+
VLB 2 broadcasts MMSI 244650885. 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 VLB 2?+
VLB 2 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 VLB 2?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VLB 2 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 VLB 2'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 VLB 2?+
As a tug, VLB 2 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.

VLB 2 — Key Facts

MMSI
244650885
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
NL
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
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Last known position
51.4612°, 3.6850°