VB HISPANIA
- Vessel Type: Towing/Tug
- MMSI: 249188000
- IMO: 9476018
- Call sign: 9HA4144
VB HISPANIA (IMO: 9476018) is a Towing/Tug vessel sailing under the Malta flag. It has an overall length of 161 feets and a beam of 46 feets.
VB HISPANIA position reported at 05/24/2026 15:57:07 UTC:
Latitude: 14.268618, Longitude 14.268618 longitude
Visited ports: Napoli, Gioia Tauro, Algeciras, Gibraltar West Anch, Gibraltar, Alcaidesa, Las Palmas, Coruna, Sevilla Anch, Cadiz, Rotterdam Waalhaven, Pernis, Las Palmas Anch, La Spezia
VB HISPANIA
Vessel Identification
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | VB HISPANIA |
| MMSI | 249188000 |
| IMO Number | 9476018 |
| Call Sign | 9HA4144 |
| Vessel Type | Tug |
| Flag State | Malta |
| Flag Code | MLT |
Specifications
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Gross Tonnage (GT) | 572 |
| Deadweight Tonnage (DWT) | 171 |
| Length Overall (LOA) | 36.5 m |
| Beam | 13.0 m |
| Draft | 5.8 m |
| Year Built | 2010 |
Propulsion
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Propulsion Type | Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD) / Twin Azimuthing Thrusters |
| Bollard Pull | Approximately 70 tonnes |
| Drive Configuration | Twin screw / Z-drive |
Shipyard
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Builder | Uzmar Shipyard |
| Build Country | Turkey |
| Year Delivered | 2010 |
Owner / Operator
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Commercial Operator | Boluda Corporación Marítima |
| Manager | Boluda Towage Europe |
| Group | Boluda Corporation |
| Registered Owner | Boluda Towage Europe |
Operating Region
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Primary Operating Area | Mediterranean Sea |
| Known Ports of Operation | Spanish Mediterranean ports; operates under Boluda Towage Europe network |
| Service Type | Port towage, harbour assistance, escort towage |
Vessel Description
VB HISPANIA is an Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD) harbour tug operating under the flag of Malta, managed and operated by Boluda Towage Europe, the European division of the Valencia-based Boluda Corporación Marítima — one of the largest towage companies in the world.
Built in 2010 at Uzmar Shipyard in Turkey, the vessel is purpose-designed for port and harbour towage operations, offering high manoeuvrability through its twin azimuthing thruster configuration. With an estimated bollard pull in the region of 70 tonnes, VB HISPANIA is well-suited for assisting large commercial vessels including container ships, tankers, and bulk carriers in confined port environments.
The "VB" prefix in the vessel's name is characteristic of the Boluda fleet naming convention (Vapores Boluda), and the vessel operates as part of Boluda's broad Mediterranean towage network. The Maltese flag registration is common within the Boluda Europe fleet for commercial and regulatory purposes.
Note: Some technical parameters (exact engine make/model, navigation equipment fit) are not publicly disclosed in available open-source databases. Only verified factual data has been included in this profile.
| Port | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| NAPOLI | Port | 5/24/2026 |
| GIOIA TAURO | Port | 3/6/2026 |
| ALGECIRAS | Port | 1/6/2026 |
| GIBRALTAR WEST ANCH | Anchorage | 1/5/2026 |
| GIBRALTAR | Port | 1/5/2026 |
| GIBRALTAR WEST ANCH | Anchorage | 1/4/2026 |
| GIBRALTAR | Port | 1/3/2026 |
| GIBRALTAR WEST ANCH | Anchorage | 1/3/2026 |
| GIBRALTAR | Port | 1/2/2026 |
| ALCAIDESA | Marina | 1/2/2026 |
| GIBRALTAR WEST ANCH | Anchorage | 1/2/2026 |
| GIBRALTAR | Port | 1/1/2026 |
| GIBRALTAR WEST ANCH | Anchorage | 1/1/2026 |
| GIBRALTAR | Port | 12/31/2025 |
| GIBRALTAR WEST ANCH | Anchorage | 12/30/2025 |
| LAS PALMAS | Port | 12/26/2025 |
| ALCAIDESA | Marina | 12/10/2025 |
| GIBRALTAR | Port | 12/10/2025 |
| GIBRALTAR WEST ANCH | Anchorage | 12/10/2025 |
| LAS PALMAS | Port | 12/6/2025 |
| CORUNA | Port | 11/20/2025 |
| GIBRALTAR WEST ANCH | Anchorage | 11/13/2025 |
| GIBRALTAR | Port | 11/13/2025 |
| GIBRALTAR WEST ANCH | Anchorage | 11/12/2025 |
| ALCAIDESA | Marina | 10/12/2025 |
| GIBRALTAR WEST ANCH | Anchorage | 10/12/2025 |
| GIBRALTAR | Port | 10/12/2025 |
| ALCAIDESA | Marina | 10/11/2025 |
| GIBRALTAR WEST ANCH | Anchorage | 10/11/2025 |
| GIBRALTAR | Port | 10/11/2025 |
| ALCAIDESA | Marina | 10/10/2025 |
| GIBRALTAR WEST ANCH | Anchorage | 10/10/2025 |
| GIBRALTAR | Port | 10/10/2025 |
| GIBRALTAR WEST ANCH | Anchorage | 10/7/2025 |
| GIBRALTAR | Port | 10/7/2025 |
| ALCAIDESA | Marina | 10/7/2025 |
| GIBRALTAR WEST ANCH | Anchorage | 10/6/2025 |
| ALCAIDESA | Marina | 10/6/2025 |
| GIBRALTAR | Port | 10/6/2025 |
| ALCAIDESA | Marina | 10/5/2025 |
| GIBRALTAR WEST ANCH | Anchorage | 10/5/2025 |
| GIBRALTAR | Port | 10/5/2025 |
| ALCAIDESA | Marina | 10/4/2025 |
| GIBRALTAR | Port | 10/4/2025 |
| GIBRALTAR WEST ANCH | Anchorage | 10/3/2025 |
| ALCAIDESA | Marina | 10/3/2025 |
| GIBRALTAR | Port | 10/3/2025 |
| ALCAIDESA | Marina | 10/2/2025 |
| GIBRALTAR | Port | 10/2/2025 |
| GIBRALTAR WEST ANCH | Anchorage | 10/2/2025 |
| ALCAIDESA | Marina | 10/1/2025 |
| GIBRALTAR WEST ANCH | Anchorage | 10/1/2025 |
| GIBRALTAR | Port | 10/1/2025 |
| GIBRALTAR WEST ANCH | Anchorage | 9/30/2025 |
| ALCAIDESA | Marina | 9/30/2025 |
| GIBRALTAR | Port | 9/30/2025 |
| ALCAIDESA | Marina | 9/29/2025 |
| GIBRALTAR | Port | 9/29/2025 |
| GIBRALTAR WEST ANCH | Anchorage | 9/29/2025 |
| ALCAIDESA | Marina | 9/28/2025 |
| GIBRALTAR WEST ANCH | Anchorage | 9/28/2025 |
| GIBRALTAR | Port | 9/28/2025 |
| GIBRALTAR | Port | 9/27/2025 |
| ALCAIDESA | Marina | 9/27/2025 |
| SEVILLA ANCH | Anchorage | 9/23/2025 |
| ALCAIDESA | Marina | 8/19/2025 |
| GIBRALTAR | Port | 8/19/2025 |
| GIBRALTAR WEST ANCH | Anchorage | 8/19/2025 |
| CADIZ | Port | 6/23/2025 |
| ROTTERDAM WAALHAVEN | Port | 6/3/2025 |
| PERNIS | Port | 6/3/2025 |
| ROTTERDAM WAALHAVEN | Port | 6/2/2025 |
| LAS PALMAS | Port | 5/18/2025 |
| LAS PALMAS ANCH | Anchorage | 12/15/2024 |
| LA SPEZIA | Port | 11/25/2024 |
| ALGECIRAS | Port | 10/24/2024 |
| GIBRALTAR | Port | 10/21/2024 |
| CADIZ | Port | 9/21/2024 |
| LAS PALMAS ANCH | Anchorage | 9/14/2024 |
| LAS PALMAS | Port | 9/12/2024 |
| GIBRALTAR | Port | 8/25/2024 |