VB EXPLORER (IMO 9803807)
VB EXPLORER is a Tug built in 2017 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its ninth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 156 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 461. This small-scale tonnage is characteristic of specialized tug vessels used for harbor or coastal operations. VB EXPLORER is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under four different flag states and has been registered under three former names. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 1 inspection is on file since 2021, the most recent on 25 May 2021.
- Type: Tug
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2017
- MMSI: 352004504
- Call sign: HOA6143
- Gross tonnage: 461
- Deadweight: 156 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 1 since 2021
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 25/05/2021
- Registered owner · Ship manager: TUG SERVICES PANAMA SA (Panama)
- Last AIS position: 8°57.1′N · 079°34.1′W · Speed 0.0 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 08:48 UTC
- Destination: Cristóbal (PA CTB)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of VB EXPLORER?
VB EXPLORER is a Tug vessel. It was built in 2017 and is currently in its ninth year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for VB EXPLORER?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 461. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 156 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages VB EXPLORER?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has VB EXPLORER been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. These areas represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
How many inspections has VB EXPLORER undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 1 inspection is on file since 2021, the most recent on 25 May 2021.
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