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VB ROB — Tug · IMO 9474905

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VB ROB is currently under way in the North Sea, at 51.9613° N, 4.1406° E, making 0.0 knots on a course of 337°. It is sailing from ROTTERDAM BOTLEK to ROTTERDAM with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 06:45 UTC. AIS position received 6 Nov 2026, 18:41 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
337.0°
/ 38°
Course / Heading
6.2 m
Static Draught
6.2 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
06:09 UTCNov 6, 2026
ETA
06:45 UTCNov 6, 2026
VB ROB

VB ROB

Identity

Tug
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
9474905
IMO Number
244791000
MMSI
PEID
Call Sign

Specifications

29 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
2009-01-01
Year Built
284 t
Deadweight
463 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
NIIGATA SHIPBUILDING & REPAIR - NIIGATA, JAPAN
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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About VB ROB

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VB ROB — Tug

Built in 2009, with a gross tonnage of 463 GT, and a dead weight of 284 tonnes, VB ROB is a tug registered under the Netherlands flag. The vessel is owned by KOTUG INTERNATIONAL - ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, built by NIIGATA SHIPBUILDING & REPAIR - NIIGATA, JAPAN.

VB ROB route and voyage history

VB ROB is currently on a voyage from ROTTERDAM BOTLEK to ROTTERDAM with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-06T06:45:00Z. The live route and current course of VB ROB 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 ROB is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as VB ROB can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 244791000
  • IMO: 9474905
  • Call sign: PEID
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Netherlands

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VB ROB right now?

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VB ROB is currently under way in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from ROTTERDAM BOTLEK to ROTTERDAM with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 06:45 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 ROB?

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VB ROB broadcasts MMSI 244791000 and is registered as IMO 9474905, with call sign PEID. 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 ROB?

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VB ROB 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 ROB?

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

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VB ROB is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, VB ROB 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 ROB has a gross tonnage of 463 GT.

VB ROB — Key Facts

MMSI
244791000
IMO number
9474905
Call sign
PEID
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
337.0°
Heading
38°
Last known position
51.9613°, 4.1406°
Destination
ROTTERDAM
ETA
2026-11-06T06:45:00Z
Departure port
ROTTERDAM BOTLEK
Actual time of departure
2026-11-06T06:09:00Z
Current draught
6.2 m
Maximum static draught
6.2 m
Year built
2009-01-01
Gross tonnage
463
Dead weight
284 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T18:41:00Z