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VB TANGKAS — Tug · IMO 9731078

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World map showing the last known position of VB TANGKAS at 1° 15.694' N, 103° 50.747' E
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VB TANGKAS is currently under way in the South China Sea, at 1.2616° N, 103.8458° E, making 0.0 knots on a course of 303°. It is sailing from SINGAPORE to SINGAPORE with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 20:17 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 21:18 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
302.7°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
3.7 m
Static Draught
3.7 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
18:29 UTCSep 8, 2026
ETA
20:17 UTCSep 8, 2026
VB TANGKAS

VB TANGKAS

Identity

Tug
Type
Singapore flagSG
Flag
9731078
IMO Number
564474000
MMSI
9V2435
Call Sign

Specifications

29 m × 11 m
Length × Breadth
2014-01-01
Year Built
186 t
Deadweight
357 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
PAXOCEAN ENGINEERING - SINGAPORE
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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About VB TANGKAS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VB TANGKAS — Tug

Built in 2014, with a gross tonnage of 357 GT, and a dead weight of 186 tonnes, VB TANGKAS is a tug registered under the Singapore flag. The vessel is owned by PACIFIC WORKBOATS - SINGAPORE, built by PAXOCEAN ENGINEERING - SINGAPORE.

VB TANGKAS route and voyage history

VB TANGKAS is currently on a voyage from SINGAPORE to SINGAPORE with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T20:17:00Z. The live route and current course of VB TANGKAS 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

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

  • MMSI: 564474000
  • IMO: 9731078
  • Call sign: 9V2435
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Singapore

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VB TANGKAS right now?+
VB TANGKAS 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 Sep 2026, 20:17 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 TANGKAS?+
VB TANGKAS broadcasts MMSI 564474000 and is registered as IMO 9731078, with call sign 9V2435. 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 TANGKAS?+
VB TANGKAS 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 TANGKAS?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VB TANGKAS 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 TANGKAS'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 TANGKAS?+
VB TANGKAS is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, VB TANGKAS 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 TANGKAS has a gross tonnage of 357 GT.

VB TANGKAS — Key Facts

MMSI
564474000
IMO number
9731078
Call sign
9V2435
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
SG
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
302.7°
Heading
511°
Last known position
1.2616°, 103.8458°
Destination
SINGAPORE
ETA
2026-09-08T20:17:00Z
Departure port
SINGAPORE
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T18:29:00Z
Current draught
3.7 m
Maximum static draught
3.7 m
Year built
2014-01-01
Gross tonnage
357
Dead weight
186 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T21:18:16Z