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PLACENTIA PRIDE — Tug · IMO 9175298

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World map showing the last known position of PLACENTIA PRIDE at 47° 46.392' N, 54° 0.680' W
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PLACENTIA PRIDE is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 47.7732° N, 54.0113° W, making 0.0 knots on a course of 205°. It is sailing from WHIFFEN HEAD to WHIFFEN HEAD with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 14:11 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 17:49 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
205.0°
/ 23°
Course / Heading
---
Static Draught
5.9 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
14:11 UTCSep 8, 2026
ETA
14:11 UTCSep 8, 2026
PLACENTIA PRIDE

PLACENTIA PRIDE

Identity

Tug
Type
Canada flagCA
Flag
9175298
IMO Number
316266000
MMSI
VCWB
Call Sign

Specifications

N/A
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 PLACENTIA PRIDE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

PLACENTIA PRIDE — Tug

PLACENTIA PRIDE is a tug registered under the Canada flag.

PLACENTIA PRIDE route and voyage history

PLACENTIA PRIDE is currently on a voyage from WHIFFEN HEAD to WHIFFEN HEAD with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T14:11:00Z. The live route and current course of PLACENTIA PRIDE 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 PLACENTIA PRIDE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 316266000
  • IMO: 9175298
  • Call sign: VCWB
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is PLACENTIA PRIDE right now?+
PLACENTIA PRIDE is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is sailing from WHIFFEN HEAD to WHIFFEN HEAD with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 14:11 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 PLACENTIA PRIDE?+
PLACENTIA PRIDE broadcasts MMSI 316266000 and is registered as IMO 9175298, with call sign VCWB. 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 PLACENTIA PRIDE?+
PLACENTIA PRIDE is classified as a tug vessel registered under the CA 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 CA flag list at /flag/ca.
How can I see the live position of PLACENTIA PRIDE?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from PLACENTIA PRIDE 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 PLACENTIA PRIDE'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 PLACENTIA PRIDE?+
As a tug, PLACENTIA PRIDE 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.

PLACENTIA PRIDE — Key Facts

MMSI
316266000
IMO number
9175298
Call sign
VCWB
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
CA
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
205.0°
Heading
23°
Last known position
47.7732°, -54.0113°
Destination
WHIFFEN HEAD
ETA
2026-09-08T14:11:00Z
Departure port
WHIFFEN HEAD
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T14:11:00Z
Current draught
5.9 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T17:49:00Z