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VB BRENT — Tug · IMO 9507051

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VB BRENT is currently moored in the North Sea, at 51.9617° N, 4.1397° E. It is sailing from ROTTERDAM MAASVLAKTE to ROTTERDAM with an ETA of 9 Nov 2026, 06:00 UTC. AIS position received 9 Nov 2026, 09:27 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
329.0°
/ 35°
Course / Heading
6 m
Static Draught
5.5 m
Current Draught

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ATD
05:56 UTCNov 9, 2026
ETA
06:00 UTCNov 9, 2026
VB BRENT

VB BRENT

Identity

Tug
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
9507051
IMO Number
245931000
MMSI
PBNY
Call Sign

Specifications

32 m × 13 m
Length × Breadth
2009-01-01
Year Built
178 t
Deadweight
487 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
SCHEEPSWERF GEBROEDERS KOOIMAN - ZWIJNDRECHT, NETHERLANDS
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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About VB BRENT

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VB BRENT — Tug

Built in 2009, with a gross tonnage of 487 GT, and a dead weight of 178 tonnes, VB BRENT is a tug registered under the Netherlands flag. The vessel is owned by ISKES TOWING & SALVAGE - IJMUIDEN, NETHERLANDS, built by SCHEEPSWERF GEBROEDERS KOOIMAN - ZWIJNDRECHT, NETHERLANDS.

VB BRENT route and voyage history

VB BRENT is currently on a voyage from ROTTERDAM MAASVLAKTE to ROTTERDAM with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-09T06:00:00Z. The live route and current course of VB BRENT 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 BRENT is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as VB BRENT can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 245931000
  • IMO: 9507051
  • Call sign: PBNY
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Netherlands

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VB BRENT right now?

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VB BRENT is currently moored in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from ROTTERDAM MAASVLAKTE to ROTTERDAM with an ETA of 9 Nov 2026, 06:00 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 BRENT?

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VB BRENT broadcasts MMSI 245931000 and is registered as IMO 9507051, with call sign PBNY. 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 BRENT?

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VB BRENT 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 BRENT?

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

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VB BRENT is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, VB BRENT 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 BRENT has a gross tonnage of 487 GT.

VB BRENT — Key Facts

MMSI
245931000
IMO number
9507051
Call sign
PBNY
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
329.0°
Heading
35°
Last known position
51.9617°, 4.1397°
Destination
ROTTERDAM
ETA
2026-11-09T06:00:00Z
Departure port
ROTTERDAM MAASVLAKTE
Actual time of departure
2026-11-09T05:56:00Z
Current draught
5.5 m
Maximum static draught
6 m
Year built
2009-01-01
Gross tonnage
487
Dead weight
178 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-09T09:27:29Z