Where is VB ENGLISHMAN now?

VB ENGLISHMAN (Tug, United Kingdom flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 1, 2026, 21:25 UTC, moored, near Cowes (English Channel). The crew-entered destination was PORTSMOUTH (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 1, 2026, 20:56 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is VB ENGLISHMAN?

VB ENGLISHMAN is a tug sailing under the flag of United Kingdom, built in 2014 by Sanmar Denizcilik. The vessel is 24.4 m long and has a gross tonnage of 248.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for VB ENGLISHMAN?

Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for VB ENGLISHMAN 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. No matched inspection records are displayed for VB ENGLISHMAN. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

VB ENGLISHMAN

Tug · United Kingdom · built 2014 · AIS Class A

IMO9706023MMSI235114458Call sign2JBE4Last AIS position Oct 1, 2026, 21:25 UTC

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In short

VB ENGLISHMAN (Tug, United Kingdom flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 1, 2026, 21:25 UTC, moored, near Cowes (English Channel). Its crew-entered AIS destination is PORTSMOUTH, with an ETA of Oct 25, 2026, 12:00 UTC; its reported draught is 4.5 m (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 1, 2026, 20:56 UTC).

Vessel type: Tug
Flag: United Kingdom
Year built: 2014
Gross tonnage: 248
Size (length × beam): 24 m
Registered owner: —

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Last reported position

received Oct 1, 2026, 21:25 UTC

Position: 50.8114° N, 1.0913° W
Area: English Channel
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Moored
Speed: 0.1 kn
Course: 107°
Heading: 223°

50.8114° N, 1.0913° W

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Voydar detected no port call in the last 30 days.

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Identity & particulars

Name: VB ENGLISHMAN
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9706023
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 235114458
Call signWhat is a call sign?: 2JBE4
Flag: United Kingdom
Vessel type: Tug
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 248
Length overall: 24.4 m
Beam: —
Year built: 2014

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Builder: Sanmar Denizcilik
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Where is VB ENGLISHMAN now?: VB ENGLISHMAN (Tug, United Kingdom flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 1, 2026, 21:25 UTC, moored, near Cowes (English Channel). The crew-entered destination was PORTSMOUTH (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 1, 2026, 20:56 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is VB ENGLISHMAN?: VB ENGLISHMAN is a tug sailing under the flag of United Kingdom, built in 2014 by Sanmar Denizcilik. The vessel is 24.4 m long and has a gross tonnage of 248.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for VB ENGLISHMAN?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for VB ENGLISHMAN 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. No matched inspection records are displayed for VB ENGLISHMAN. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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