VB JOAL (IMO 9357341)
VB JOAL is a Tug built in 2005 and flying the Senegal flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a gross tonnage of 389 and has a deadweight tonnage of 0. This small-scale vessel is configured for specialized towing and harbor assistance operations. VB JOAL is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the West Africa region. It has a history of operating under 8 different flag states and has been known by 4 former names. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 1 inspection is on file since 2011, the most recent on 21 March 2011.
- Type: Tug
- Flag: Senegal
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 663148000
- Call sign: 6WLP
- Gross tonnage: 389
- Deadweight: 0 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 1 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 21/03/2011
- Registered owner · Ship manager: UNION DES REMORQUEURS DE DAKAR (Senegal)
- Last AIS position: 14°40.4′N · 017°25.6′W · Speed 9.2 kn · received 17 August 2026 at 14:21 UTC
- Destination: Dakar (SN DKR)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of VB JOAL?
VB JOAL is a Tug. It was built in 2005 and is currently in its 21st year of service.
What is the gross tonnage of VB JOAL?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 389. It does not have a recorded deadweight tonnage.
Which classification society covers VB JOAL?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has VB JOAL been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the West Africa region. This is the primary geographic area noted in recent data.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 1 inspection is on file since 2011, the most recent on 21 March 2011.
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