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VB JOAL — Tug · IMO 9357341

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World map showing the last known position of VB JOAL at 14° 40.408' N, 17° 25.568' W
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VB JOAL is currently positioned in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 14.6735° N, 17.4261° W. It is sailing from DAKAR to DAKAR with an ETA of 28 Jul 2026, 18:15 UTC. AIS position received 9 Aug 2026, 04:07 UTC.

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Stopped
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 5°
Course / Heading
---
Static Draught
4.5 m
Current Draught
ATD
Jul 28, 2026, 15:51 UTC
ETA
Jul 28, 2026, 18:15 UTC
From
DAKAR
To
DAKAR

Voyage Tracker

Senegal flag
DAKARSNDKR
ATD
15:51 UTCJul 28, 2026
Senegal flag
DAKARSNDKR
ETA
18:15 UTCJul 28, 2026
VB JOAL

VB JOAL

Identity

Tug
Type
Senegal flagSN
Flag
9357341
IMO Number
663148000
MMSI
N/A
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 VB JOAL

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VB JOAL — Tug

VB JOAL is a tug registered under the Senegal flag.

VB JOAL route and voyage history

VB JOAL is currently on a voyage from DAKAR to DAKAR with an estimated arrival on 2026-07-28T18:15:00Z. The live route and current course of VB JOAL 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 JOAL can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 663148000
  • IMO: 9357341
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Senegal

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VB JOAL right now?+
VB JOAL is currently in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is sailing from DAKAR to DAKAR with an ETA of 28 Jul 2026, 18:15 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 JOAL?+
VB JOAL broadcasts MMSI 663148000 and is registered as IMO 9357341. 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 JOAL?+
VB JOAL is classified as a tug vessel registered under the SN 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 SN flag list at /flag/sn.
How can I see the live position of VB JOAL?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VB JOAL 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 JOAL'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 JOAL?+
As a tug, VB JOAL 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 JOAL — Key Facts

MMSI
663148000
IMO number
9357341
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
SN
Navigation status
Stopped
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
5°
Last known position
14.6735°, -17.4261°
Destination
DAKAR
ETA
2026-07-28T18:15:00Z
Departure port
DAKAR
Actual time of departure
2026-07-28T15:51:00Z
Current draught
4.5 m
AIS last updated
2026-08-09T04:07:46Z