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VB ANTARES — Tug · IMO 9803821

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Current PositionLast report

VB ANTARES was last reported under way in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 37.9354° N, 8.8498° W, on 6 Nov 2026, 04:00 UTC. It was sailing from SINES to SINES with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 02:39 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
239.2°
/ 30°
Course / Heading
6 m
Static Draught
6 m
Current Draught

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SINESPTSIE
ATD
02:00 UTCNov 6, 2026
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SINESPTSIE
ETA
02:39 UTCNov 6, 2026
VB ANTARES

VB ANTARES

Identity

Tug
Type
Portugal flagPT
Flag
9803821
IMO Number
255806406
MMSI
CQEK3
Call Sign

Specifications

28 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About VB ANTARES

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VB ANTARES — Tug

VB ANTARES is a tug registered under the Portugal flag.

VB ANTARES route and voyage history

VB ANTARES is currently on a voyage from SINES to SINES with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-06T02:39:00Z. The live route and current course of VB ANTARES 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 ANTARES can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 255806406
  • IMO: 9803821
  • Call sign: CQEK3
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Portugal

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VB ANTARES right now?

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VB ANTARES was last reported under way in the North Atlantic Ocean, on 6 Nov 2026, 04:00 UTC. It was sailing from SINES to SINES with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 02:39 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 ANTARES?

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VB ANTARES broadcasts MMSI 255806406 and is registered as IMO 9803821, with call sign CQEK3 . 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 ANTARES?

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VB ANTARES is classified as a tug vessel registered under the PT 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 PT flag list at /flag/pt.

How can I see the live position of VB ANTARES?

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

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As a tug, VB ANTARES 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 ANTARES — Key Facts

MMSI
255806406
IMO number
9803821
Call sign
CQEK3
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
PT
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
239.2°
Heading
30°
Last known position
37.9354°, -8.8498°
Destination
SINES
ETA
2026-11-06T02:39:00Z
Departure port
SINES
Actual time of departure
2026-11-06T02:00:00Z
Current draught
6 m
Maximum static draught
6 m
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T04:00:54Z