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VB TIGER — Tug · IMO 9454888

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VB TIGER is currently moored in the North Sea, at 51.9350° N, 4.1850° E. It is sailing from ROTTERDAM to ROTTERDAM with an ETA of 9 Nov 2026, 00:24 UTC. AIS position received 9 Nov 2026, 07:56 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
1.4 kn
Speed
50.3°
/ 229°
Course / Heading
6 m
Static Draught
6.1 m
Current Draught

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ATD
23:36 UTCNov 8, 2026
ETA
00:24 UTCNov 9, 2026
VB TIGER

VB TIGER

Identity

Tug
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
9454888
IMO Number
246543000
MMSI
PITN
Call Sign

Specifications

33 m × 13 m
Length × Breadth
2009-01-01
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
484 t
Gross Tonnage
5,420 kW
Engine Power
DAMEN SHIPYARD GORINCHEM - GORINCHEM, NETHERLANDS
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About VB TIGER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VB TIGER — Tug

Built in 2009, with a gross tonnage of 484 GT, VB TIGER is a tug registered under the Netherlands flag. The vessel is owned by SMIT VESSEL MANAGEMENT SERVICES - ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, built by DAMEN SHIPYARD GORINCHEM - GORINCHEM, NETHERLANDS.

VB TIGER route and voyage history

VB TIGER is currently on a voyage from ROTTERDAM to ROTTERDAM with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-09T00:24:00Z. The live route and current course of VB TIGER 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 TIGER can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 246543000
  • IMO: 9454888
  • Call sign: PITN
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Netherlands

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VB TIGER right now?

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VB TIGER is currently moored in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from ROTTERDAM to ROTTERDAM with an ETA of 9 Nov 2026, 00:24 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 TIGER?

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VB TIGER broadcasts MMSI 246543000 and is registered as IMO 9454888, with call sign PITN. 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 TIGER?

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VB TIGER 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 TIGER?

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

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As a tug, VB TIGER 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 TIGER has a gross tonnage of 484 GT.

VB TIGER — Key Facts

MMSI
246543000
IMO number
9454888
Call sign
PITN
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
1.4 knots
Course over ground
50.3°
Heading
229°
Last known position
51.9350°, 4.1850°
Destination
ROTTERDAM
ETA
2026-11-09T00:24:00Z
Departure port
ROTTERDAM
Actual time of departure
2026-11-08T23:36:00Z
Current draught
6.1 m
Maximum static draught
6 m
Year built
2009-01-01
Gross tonnage
484
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-09T07:56:26Z