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ISLAND VANGUARD — Tug · IMO 9356189

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World map showing the last known position of ISLAND VANGUARD at 61° 23.788' N, 3° 55.359' E
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ISLAND VANGUARD was last reported under way in the North Sea, at 61.3965° N, 3.9226° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 08:11 UTC. It was sailing from MONGSTAD to MONGSTAD with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 13:00 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
9.8 kn
Speed
22.0°
/ 28°
Course / Heading
6.9 m
Static Draught
7 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
10:22 UTCSep 4, 2026
ETA
13:00 UTCSep 8, 2026
ISLAND VANGUARD

ISLAND VANGUARD

Identity

Tug
Type
Norway flagNO
Flag
9356189
IMO Number
259121000
MMSI
LNVU
Call Sign

Specifications

86 m × 22 m
Length × Breadth
2007-01-01
Year Built
4,163 t
Deadweight
5,733 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
VARD LANGSTEN - TOMREFJORD, NORWAY
Builder
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Class Society
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About ISLAND VANGUARD

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ISLAND VANGUARD — Tug

Built in 2007, with a gross tonnage of 5,733 GT, and a dead weight of 4,163 tonnes, ISLAND VANGUARD is a tug registered under the Norway flag. The vessel is owned by ISLAND OFFSHORE MANAGEMENT - ULSTEINVIK, NORWAY, built by VARD LANGSTEN - TOMREFJORD, NORWAY.

ISLAND VANGUARD route and voyage history

ISLAND VANGUARD is currently on a voyage from MONGSTAD to MONGSTAD with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T13:00:00Z. The live route and current course of ISLAND VANGUARD 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

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

  • MMSI: 259121000
  • IMO: 9356189
  • Call sign: LNVU
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Norway

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ISLAND VANGUARD right now?+
ISLAND VANGUARD was last reported under way in the North Sea, on 8 Sep 2026, 08:11 UTC. It was sailing from MONGSTAD to MONGSTAD with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 13:00 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 ISLAND VANGUARD?+
ISLAND VANGUARD broadcasts MMSI 259121000 and is registered as IMO 9356189, with call sign LNVU. 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 ISLAND VANGUARD?+
ISLAND VANGUARD 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 ISLAND VANGUARD?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ISLAND VANGUARD 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 ISLAND VANGUARD'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 ISLAND VANGUARD?+
ISLAND VANGUARD is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, ISLAND VANGUARD 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. ISLAND VANGUARD has a gross tonnage of 5,733 GT.

ISLAND VANGUARD — Key Facts

MMSI
259121000
IMO number
9356189
Call sign
LNVU
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
NO
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
9.8 knots
Course over ground
22.0°
Heading
28°
Last known position
61.3965°, 3.9226°
Destination
MONGSTAD
ETA
2026-09-08T13:00:00Z
Departure port
MONGSTAD
Actual time of departure
2026-09-04T10:22:00Z
Current draught
7 m
Maximum static draught
6.9 m
Year built
2007-01-01
Gross tonnage
5733
Dead weight
4163 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T08:11:00Z