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VB SOLAR — Tug · IMO 9354715

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VB SOLAR is currently under way in the South China Sea, at 1.2821° N, 103.7360° E, making 0.2 knots on a course of 0°. It is sailing from SINGAPORE to SINGAPORE with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 06:26 UTC. AIS position received 9 Nov 2026, 15:30 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.2 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
3.6 m
Static Draught
3.6 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
06:16 UTCNov 8, 2026
ETA
06:26 UTCNov 8, 2026
VB SOLAR

VB SOLAR

Identity

Tug
Type
Singapore flagSG
Flag
9354715
IMO Number
563082950
MMSI
9V9191
Call Sign

Specifications

26 m × 9 m
Length × Breadth
2006-01-01
Year Built
155 t
Deadweight
246 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
KEPPEL BATANGAS SHIPYARD - BAUAN, PHILIPPINES
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About VB SOLAR

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VB SOLAR — Tug

Built in 2006, with a gross tonnage of 246 GT, and a dead weight of 155 tonnes, VB SOLAR is a tug registered under the Singapore flag. The vessel is built by KEPPEL BATANGAS SHIPYARD - BAUAN, PHILIPPINES.

VB SOLAR route and voyage history

VB SOLAR is currently on a voyage from SINGAPORE to SINGAPORE with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-08T06:26:00Z. The live route and current course of VB SOLAR 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 SOLAR can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 563082950
  • IMO: 9354715
  • Call sign: 9V9191
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Singapore

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VB SOLAR right now?

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VB SOLAR is currently under way in the South China Sea, within the Strait of Malacca. It is sailing from SINGAPORE to SINGAPORE with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 06:26 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 SOLAR?

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VB SOLAR broadcasts MMSI 563082950 and is registered as IMO 9354715, with call sign 9V9191. 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 SOLAR?

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VB SOLAR is classified as a tug vessel registered under the SG 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 SG flag list at /flag/sg.

How can I see the live position of VB SOLAR?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VB SOLAR 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 SOLAR's position updated?

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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 SOLAR?

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As a tug, VB SOLAR 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 SOLAR has a gross tonnage of 246 GT.

VB SOLAR — Key Facts

MMSI
563082950
IMO number
9354715
Call sign
9V9191
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
SG
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.2 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
1.2821°, 103.7360°
Destination
SINGAPORE
ETA
2026-11-08T06:26:00Z
Departure port
SINGAPORE
Actual time of departure
2026-11-08T06:16:00Z
Current draught
3.6 m
Maximum static draught
3.6 m
Year built
2006-01-01
Gross tonnage
246
Dead weight
155 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-09T15:30:00Z