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BB OCEAN — Tug · IMO 9196503

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World map showing the last known position of BB OCEAN at 53° 59.951' N, 0° 2.114' E
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BB OCEAN is currently under way in the North Sea, at 53.9992° N, 0.0352° E, making 2.4 knots on a course of 328°. It is sailing from GRIMSBY to GRIMSBY with an ETA of 6 Sep 2026, 04:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 12:43 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
2.4 kn
Speed
327.8°
/ 331°
Course / Heading
4.3 m
Static Draught
4.3 m
Current Draught

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GRIMSBYGBGSY
ATD
21:40 UTCSep 5, 2026
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GRIMSBYGBGSY
ETA
04:00 UTCSep 6, 2026
BB OCEAN

BB OCEAN

Identity

Tug
Type
Norway flagNO
Flag
9196503
IMO Number
258825000
MMSI
LFBI
Call Sign

Specifications

58 m × 15 m
Length × Breadth
1999-01-01
Year Built
1,324 t
Deadweight
1,368 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
IMAMURA SHIPBUILDING - KURE, JAPAN
Builder
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Class Society
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About BB OCEAN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BB OCEAN — Tug

Built in 1999, with a gross tonnage of 1,368 GT, and a dead weight of 1,324 tonnes, BB OCEAN is a tug registered under the Norway flag. The vessel is owned by SWIRE PACIFIC OFFSHORE - SINGAPORE, built by IMAMURA SHIPBUILDING - KURE, JAPAN.

BB OCEAN route and voyage history

BB OCEAN is currently on a voyage from GRIMSBY to GRIMSBY with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-06T04:00:00Z. The live route and current course of BB OCEAN 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

BB OCEAN is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as BB OCEAN can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 258825000
  • IMO: 9196503
  • Call sign: LFBI
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Norway

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BB OCEAN right now?+
BB OCEAN is currently under way in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from GRIMSBY to GRIMSBY with an ETA of 6 Sep 2026, 04:00 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 BB OCEAN?+
BB OCEAN broadcasts MMSI 258825000 and is registered as IMO 9196503, with call sign LFBI. 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 BB OCEAN?+
BB OCEAN 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 BB OCEAN?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BB OCEAN 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 BB OCEAN'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 BB OCEAN?+
BB OCEAN is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, BB OCEAN 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. BB OCEAN has a gross tonnage of 1,368 GT.

BB OCEAN — Key Facts

MMSI
258825000
IMO number
9196503
Call sign
LFBI
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
NO
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
2.4 knots
Course over ground
327.8°
Heading
331°
Last known position
53.9992°, 0.0352°
Destination
GRIMSBY
ETA
2026-09-06T04:00:00Z
Departure port
GRIMSBY
Actual time of departure
2026-09-05T21:40:00Z
Current draught
4.3 m
Maximum static draught
4.3 m
Year built
1999-01-01
Gross tonnage
1368
Dead weight
1324 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T12:43:44Z