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VB REBEL — Tug · IMO 9600774

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VB REBEL is currently positioned in the North Sea, at 51.9613° N, 4.1403° E. It is sailing from ROTTERDAM MAASVLAKTE to ROTTERDAM with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 21:39 UTC. AIS position received 9 Nov 2026, 08:48 UTC.

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Stopped
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 39°
Course / Heading
4.6 m
Static Draught
4.6 m
Current Draught

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ATD
21:32 UTCNov 8, 2026
ETA
21:39 UTCNov 8, 2026
VB REBEL

VB REBEL

Identity

Tug
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
9600774
IMO Number
245255000
MMSI
PFIO
Call Sign

Specifications

28 m × 10 m
Length × Breadth
2012-01-01
Year Built
217 t
Deadweight
294 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
DAMEN SHIPYARD GORINCHEM - GORINCHEM, NETHERLANDS
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About VB REBEL

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VB REBEL — Tug

Built in 2012, with a gross tonnage of 294 GT, and a dead weight of 217 tonnes, VB REBEL is a tug registered under the Netherlands flag. The vessel is built by DAMEN SHIPYARD GORINCHEM - GORINCHEM, NETHERLANDS.

VB REBEL route and voyage history

VB REBEL is currently on a voyage from ROTTERDAM MAASVLAKTE to ROTTERDAM with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-08T21:39:00Z. The live route and current course of VB REBEL 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 REBEL can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 245255000
  • IMO: 9600774
  • Call sign: PFIO
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Netherlands

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VB REBEL right now?

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VB REBEL is currently in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from ROTTERDAM MAASVLAKTE to ROTTERDAM with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 21:39 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 REBEL?

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VB REBEL broadcasts MMSI 245255000 and is registered as IMO 9600774, with call sign PFIO. 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 REBEL?

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VB REBEL 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 REBEL?

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

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As a tug, VB REBEL 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 REBEL has a gross tonnage of 294 GT.

VB REBEL — Key Facts

MMSI
245255000
IMO number
9600774
Call sign
PFIO
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Stopped
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
39°
Last known position
51.9613°, 4.1403°
Destination
ROTTERDAM
ETA
2026-11-08T21:39:00Z
Departure port
ROTTERDAM MAASVLAKTE
Actual time of departure
2026-11-08T21:32:00Z
Current draught
4.6 m
Maximum static draught
4.6 m
Year built
2012-01-01
Gross tonnage
294
Dead weight
217 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-09T08:48:36Z