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VB ARGUS — Tug · IMO 9600762

NLUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of VB ARGUS at 53° 32.174' N, 9° 58.566' E
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Current PositionNo recent signal

VB ARGUS has not broadcast an AIS position for 25 days. Its most recent report placed it in the Baltic Sea, at 53.5362° N, 9.9761° E, on 14 Aug 2026, 03:08 UTC. It was sailing from TRAVEMUNDE to TRAVEMUNDE.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
207.0°
/ 205°
Course / Heading
4.8 m
Static Draught
4.7 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
11:19 UTCApr 6, 2026
ETA
19:00 UTCJul 25, 2026
VB ARGUS

VB ARGUS

Identity

Tug
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
9600762
IMO Number
246848000
MMSI
PCNM
Call Sign

Specifications

28 m × 10 m
Length × Breadth
2011-01-01
Year Built
98 t
Deadweight
294 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
DAMEN SHIPYARD GORINCHEM - GORINCHEM, NETHERLANDS
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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About VB ARGUS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VB ARGUS — Tug

Built in 2011, with a gross tonnage of 294 GT, and a dead weight of 98 tonnes, VB ARGUS is a tug registered under the Netherlands flag. The vessel is built by DAMEN SHIPYARD GORINCHEM - GORINCHEM, NETHERLANDS.

VB ARGUS route and voyage history

VB ARGUS is currently on a voyage from TRAVEMUNDE to TRAVEMUNDE with an estimated arrival on 2026-07-25T19:00:00Z. The live route and current course of VB ARGUS 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 ARGUS is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as VB ARGUS can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 246848000
  • IMO: 9600762
  • Call sign: PCNM
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Netherlands

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VB ARGUS right now?+
VB ARGUS has not broadcast an AIS position for 25 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the Baltic Sea, on 14 Aug 2026, 03:08 UTC. It was sailing from TRAVEMUNDE to TRAVEMUNDE. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.
What are the identifiers for VB ARGUS?+
VB ARGUS broadcasts MMSI 246848000 and is registered as IMO 9600762, with call sign PCNM. 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 ARGUS?+
VB ARGUS 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 ARGUS?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VB ARGUS 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 ARGUS'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 VB ARGUS?+
VB ARGUS 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 ARGUS 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 ARGUS has a gross tonnage of 294 GT.

VB ARGUS — Key Facts

MMSI
246848000
IMO number
9600762
Call sign
PCNM
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
207.0°
Heading
205°
Last known position
53.5362°, 9.9761°
Destination
TRAVEMUNDE
ETA
2026-07-25T19:00:00Z
Departure port
TRAVEMUNDE
Actual time of departure
2026-04-06T11:19:00Z
Current draught
4.7 m
Maximum static draught
4.8 m
Year built
2011-01-01
Gross tonnage
294
Dead weight
98 t
AIS last updated
2026-08-14T03:08:00Z