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VB AARDAL — Tug · IMO 8414829

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World map showing the last known position of VB AARDAL at 61° 36.198' N, 5° 2.407' E
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VB AARDAL is currently moored in the North Sea, at 61.6033° N, 5.0401° E. It is sailing from AAHEIM to FLORO with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 11:41 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 18:09 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
134.0°
/ 302°
Course / Heading
6.2 m
Static Draught
6.2 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Norway flag
AAHEIMNOAHM
ATD
04:28 UTCSep 8, 2026
Norway flag
FLORONOFRO
ETA
11:41 UTCSep 8, 2026
VB AARDAL

VB AARDAL

Identity

Tug
Type
Norway flagNO
Flag
8414829
IMO Number
258188000
MMSI
JWPM
Call Sign

Specifications

30 m × 9 m
Length × Breadth
1985-01-01
Year Built
300 t
Deadweight
315 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
SKAALURENS SKIBSBYGGERI - ROSENDAL, NORWAY
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of AAHEIM
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Destination Port
Port of FLORO
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About VB AARDAL

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VB AARDAL — Tug

Built in 1985, with a gross tonnage of 315 GT, and a dead weight of 300 tonnes, VB AARDAL is a tug registered under the Norway flag. The vessel is built by SKAALURENS SKIBSBYGGERI - ROSENDAL, NORWAY.

VB AARDAL route and voyage history

VB AARDAL is currently on a voyage from AAHEIM to FLORO with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T11:41:00Z. The live route and current course of VB AARDAL 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 AARDAL can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 258188000
  • IMO: 8414829
  • Call sign: JWPM
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Norway

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VB AARDAL right now?+
VB AARDAL is currently moored in the North Sea. It is sailing from AAHEIM to FLORO with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 11:41 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 AARDAL?+
VB AARDAL broadcasts MMSI 258188000 and is registered as IMO 8414829, with call sign JWPM. 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 AARDAL?+
VB AARDAL 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 VB AARDAL?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VB AARDAL 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 AARDAL'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 AARDAL?+
As a tug, VB AARDAL 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 AARDAL has a gross tonnage of 315 GT.

VB AARDAL — Key Facts

MMSI
258188000
IMO number
8414829
Call sign
JWPM
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
NO
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
134.0°
Heading
302°
Last known position
61.6033°, 5.0401°
Destination
FLORO
ETA
2026-09-08T11:41:00Z
Departure port
AAHEIM
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T04:28:00Z
Current draught
6.2 m
Maximum static draught
6.2 m
Year built
1985-01-01
Gross tonnage
315
Dead weight
300 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T18:09:00Z