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BOB — Tug · IMO 9875915

NOUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of BOB at 58° 27.481' N, 8° 46.105' E
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Latitude / Longitude

58° 27.481' N
8° 46.105' E

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
359.0°
/ 43°
Course / Heading
6.2 m
Static Draught
6.2 m
Current Draught
ATD
Jun 23, 2026, 08:03 UTC
ETA
Jun 23, 2026, 08:58 UTC
From
ARENDAL
To
ARENDAL
Record Route
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ARENDALNOARE
ATD
08:03 UTCJun 23, 2026
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ARENDALNOARE
ETA
08:58 UTCJun 23, 2026
BOB

BOB

Identity

Tug
Type
Norway flagNO
Flag
9875915
IMO Number
257878000
MMSI
LECX
Call Sign

Specifications

30 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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Departure Port
Port of ARENDAL
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About BOB

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BOB — Tug

BOB is a tug registered under the Norway flag.

BOB route and voyage history

BOB is currently on a voyage from ARENDAL to ARENDAL with an estimated arrival on 2026-06-23T08:58:00Z. The live route and current course of BOB are shown on the bridge map above, updated whenever the vessel is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass. View BOB's full route replay to see voyage history, course changes, and port-by-port movement.

Vessel class and identifiers

Vessels in the same class as BOB can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 257878000
  • IMO: 9875915
  • Call sign: LECX
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Norway

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the identifiers for BOB?+
BOB broadcasts MMSI 257878000 and is registered as IMO 9875915, with call sign LECX. 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 BOB?+
BOB is classified as a tug vessel registered under the NO 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 NO flag list at /flag/no.
How can I see the live position of BOB?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BOB 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 BOB'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 BOB?+
As a tug, BOB 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.

BOB — Key Facts

MMSI
257878000
IMO number
9875915
Call sign
LECX
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
NO
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
359.0°
Heading
43°
Last known position
58.4580°, 8.7684°
Destination
ARENDAL
ETA
2026-06-23T08:58:00Z
Departure port
ARENDAL
Actual time of departure
2026-06-23T08:03:00Z
Current draught
6.2 m
Maximum static draught
6.2 m
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-06-23T13:10:00Z