VB BUCANERO (IMO 9067697)
VB BUCANERO is a tug built in 1996 and flying the flag of Mexico; it is in its 30th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 234 tonnes and a gross tonnage of 289. VB BUCANERO has been classed since 15 December 2022 by Lloyd's Register, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey, carried out by RINA, was on 31 July 2021. The vessel has been observed most often in the west coast of North America (latest area report: August 2026). It has previously sailed under two other names and three other flags. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 3 inspections are on file since 2014, the most recent on 5 February 2020.
- Type: Tug
- Flag: Mexico
- Year built: 1996
- MMSI: 345040008
- Call sign: XCBZ6
- Gross tonnage: 289
- Deadweight: 234 t
- Beam: 9.4 m
- Home port: LA PAZ - 03044624223
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 3 since 2014
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 05/02/2020
- Registered owner · Ship manager: MARITIMA DEL PACIFICO SA DE CV (Mexico)
- Last AIS position: 33°44.1′N · 118°9.6′W · Speed 6.4 kn · under way · received 27 June 2026 at 05:30 UTC
- Destination: Pichilingue (MX PIC) · ETA 22 November 2026 at 02:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is VB BUCANERO?
VB BUCANERO is a tug built in 1996. It is in its 30th year of service.
What is the deadweight of VB BUCANERO?
VB BUCANERO has a deadweight of 234 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 289.
What flag does VB BUCANERO fly?
VB BUCANERO flies the flag of Mexico. Earlier it sailed under three other flags.
Who classes VB BUCANERO?
VB BUCANERO has been classed since 15 December 2022 by Lloyd's Register, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey, carried out by RINA, was on 31 July 2021. Its class notation is + IAQ-1 TPF (kN) KN. 542.
How many port state control inspections has VB BUCANERO had?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 3 inspections are on file since 2014, the most recent on 5 February 2020.
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