VB ROB (Tug, Netherlands flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 1, 2026, 14:23 UTC, not moving, near Hoek van Holland (North Sea). The crew-entered destination was ROTTERDAM (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 1, 2026, 13:47 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is VB ROB?

VB ROB is a tug sailing under the flag of Netherlands, built in 2009 by Niigata Shipbuilding & Repair. The vessel is 30 m long and has a gross tonnage of 463.

Who is recorded as the owner or manager of VB ROB?

RT Rob B.V. is recorded as Registered owner for VB ROB (source: ILT — Nederlands vlagregister (Netherlands flag register data)). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.

What sanctions and inspection records does Seadar hold for VB ROB?

Seadar has no matched sanctions record displayed for VB ROB from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels and the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. VB ROB has 1 recorded Port State Control inspection. Detention and deficiency detail is not recorded for these inspections.

VB ROB

Tug · Netherlands · built 2009 · AIS Class A

IMO9474905MMSI244791000Call signPEIDLast AIS position Oct 1, 2026, 14:23 UTC

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In short

VB ROB (Tug, Netherlands flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 1, 2026, 14:23 UTC, not moving, near Hoek van Holland (North Sea). Its crew-entered AIS destination is ROTTERDAM; its reported draught is 6.2 m (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 1, 2026, 13:47 UTC). Registered owner: RT Rob B.V. (source: ILT — Nederlands vlagregister (Netherlands flag register data)).

Current voyage: from Botlek (departed Sep 21, 2026, 18:21 UTC) to ROTTERDAM

Vessel type: Tug
Flag: Netherlands
Year built: 2009
Gross tonnage: 463
Size (length × beam): 30 m
Registered owner: RT Rob B.V.

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Last reported position

received Oct 1, 2026, 14:23 UTC

Position: 51.9612° N, 4.1406° E
Area: North Sea
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Under way using engine
Speed: 0.1 kn
Course: 35°
Heading: 40°

51.9612° N, 4.1406° E

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Last 30 days: 4 port calls (Botlek, Hoek van Holland, and Pernis).

Port calls are detected by Seadar from AIS (at least 30 minutes slow inside a harbour area); see Port calls below.

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Identity & particulars

Name: VB ROB
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9474905
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 244791000
Call signWhat is a call sign?: PEID
Flag: Netherlands
Vessel type: Tug
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 463
Net tonnage: Source: ILT — Nederlands vlagregister (Netherlands flag register data), record 63836. Added to Seadar on September 28, 2026. Licence: CC0 1.0 (ilent.nl site-wide).138
Length overall: 30 m
Beam: —
Year built: 2009

A tag next to a value names the register that supplied it (hover or tap it for the record and date). Values without a tag come from the ship's own AIS broadcasts or from Wikidata. Position and identity are derived live from AIS.

Ownership & management

Each line shows where the fact comes from. Links backed by an identifier point to the company page.

Registered owner: RT Rob B.V.(not linked to a company record)
Source: ILT — Nederlands vlagregister (Netherlands flag register data) · reported · confidence 0.9 · retrieved Oct 1, 2026
Builder: Niigata Shipbuilding & Repair
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026
NIIGATA SHIPBUILDING AND REPAIR INC.(not linked to a company record)
Source: ILT — Nederlands vlagregister (Netherlands flag register data) · reported · confidence 0.9 · retrieved Oct 1, 2026

Timeline

Dated events for this ship from every source Seadar holds, newest first. Each line names its source; derived items say how they were derived.

Date	Event	Source
Sep 21, 2026, 18:21 UTC	Left BotlekAIS-detected	Seadar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Sep 21, 2026, 14:40 UTC	Arrived at BotlekAIS-detected	Seadar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Sep 14, 2026, 12:41 UTC	Left Hoek van HollandAIS-detected	Seadar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Sep 13, 2026, 19:37 UTC	Arrived at Hoek van HollandAIS-detected	Seadar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Sep 7, 2026, 09:07 UTC	Left Hoek van HollandAIS-detected	Seadar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Sep 7, 2026, 08:23 UTC	Arrived at Hoek van HollandAIS-detected	Seadar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
May 21, 2009	Port State Control inspection at Honolulu, Hawaii	USCG PSIX / CGMIX inspections

Owner, operator and manager changes found by comparing yearly EU MRV reports are dated to the reporting year ("during 2025"), not to a day. Port calls here are the most recent only; the full lists are further down.

Safety & inspections

Inspections

not recorded

Detentions

Deficiencies

Date	Type	Port	Findings
May 21, 2009	Vessel InspectionPSC	Honolulu, Hawaii	clean

Source: U.S. Coast Guard Port State Information Exchange (PSIX) — public domain. Covers inspections recorded in U.S. waters. Free on Seadar; the incumbents charge for this.

Port calls

Two kinds of evidence, kept apart: calls Seadar detected from the ship's AIS positions, and arrivals and departures published by port authorities and customs records.

Detected from AIS AIS-detected

Port	Arrived	Departed	Time in port
Botlek NLBOT	Sep 21, 2026, 14:40 UTC	Sep 21, 2026, 18:21 UTC	3 h 41 min
Hoek van Holland NLHVH	Sep 13, 2026, 19:37 UTC	Sep 14, 2026, 12:41 UTC	17 h 4 min
Hoek van Holland NLHVH	Sep 7, 2026, 08:23 UTC	Sep 7, 2026, 09:07 UTC	44 min
Pernis NLPER	Sep 6, 2026, 07:20 UTC	Sep 6, 2026, 08:47 UTC	1 h 27 min
Botlek NLBOT	Jul 23, 2026, 15:40 UTC	Jul 24, 2026, 08:03 UTC	16 h 23 min
Hoek van Holland NLHVH	Jun 21, 2026, 15:43 UTC	Jun 27, 2026, 05:49 UTC	5 d 14 h
Hoek van Holland NLHVH	Jun 13, 2026, 21:33 UTC	Jun 13, 2026, 23:14 UTC	1 h 41 min
Poortugaal NLPTG	Jun 10, 2026, 19:02 UTC	Jun 10, 2026, 19:49 UTC	47 min
Pernis NLPER	Jun 10, 2026, 17:53 UTC	Jun 10, 2026, 19:02 UTC	1 h 9 min
Hoek van Holland NLHVH	Jun 10, 2026, 03:16 UTC	Jun 10, 2026, 04:52 UTC	1 h 36 min

Detected by Seadar when the ship's AIS positions stayed slow inside a harbour area. Calls shorter than 30 minutes are not shown. Depends on AIS reception; detection started on June 8, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is VB ROB now?: VB ROB (Tug, Netherlands flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 1, 2026, 14:23 UTC, not moving, near Hoek van Holland (North Sea). The crew-entered destination was ROTTERDAM (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 1, 2026, 13:47 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is VB ROB?: VB ROB is a tug sailing under the flag of Netherlands, built in 2009 by Niigata Shipbuilding & Repair. The vessel is 30 m long and has a gross tonnage of 463.
Who is recorded as the owner or manager of VB ROB?: RT Rob B.V. is recorded as Registered owner for VB ROB (source: ILT — Nederlands vlagregister (Netherlands flag register data)). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.
What sanctions and inspection records does Seadar hold for VB ROB?: Seadar has no matched sanctions record displayed for VB ROB from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels and the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. VB ROB has 1 recorded Port State Control inspection. Detention and deficiency detail is not recorded for these inspections.

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