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Belgium Flag Vessels

1,168 vessels registered under the Belgium flag

Total1,168

Belgium Maritime Fleet Overview

Belgium has 1,168 registered vessels tracked on MarineRadar. The fleet primarily consists of Cargo (401), Tanker (168), Other (98), Tug (51) and Fishing (48). Track all Belgium-flagged ships with live AIS positions and real-time maritime data.

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About the Belgium Flag

Registry Authority

The Belgian flag is administered by the Federal Public Service Mobility and Transport (FPS Mobility) through its Maritime Transport Division. Belgium is a small but high-quality flag, on the Paris MOU and US Qualship 21 white lists, and a significant operator of dredgers and chemical tankers.

Why Ships Register in Belgium

Belgium offers an EU-approved tonnage tax regime, social-contribution relief for Belgian seafarers, and the operational benefit of being headquartered alongside Antwerp — Europe's second-largest port and a major chemical, container, and project-cargo hub. The country's deep dredging-industry expertise (Jan De Nul, DEME, Boskalis Belgium) makes it a natural flag for those operators.

Notable Operators

CMB.TECH (formerly Compagnie Maritime Belge), Euronav (since merged into CMB.TECH), DEME, Jan De Nul, Bocimar, Exmar, and several offshore-support and chemical-tanker operators flag substantial tonnage in Belgium.

Trade Routes

Belgian-flagged ships operate dredging and offshore-wind installation contracts globally, chemical-tanker trades between Antwerp, Houston, and Singapore, gas-carrier services for Exmar and others, and dry-bulk routes carrying iron ore and coal to Northern European steel mills and power stations.

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HYENA
MMSI 205551690·Cargo
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BRABO
MMSI 205570890·Unknown
3
JANTRA
MMSI 205299190·Cargo
4
RETRO
MMSI 205285690·Cargo
5
CASCAIS
MMSI 205524590·Cargo
6
TIVANO
MMSI 205287090·Cargo
7
AMARIGE
MMSI 205371390·Cargo
8
ZITA
MMSI 205571290·Tanker
9
CHRIDI V
MMSI 205507890·Tug
10
BROODWINNER
MMSI 205150000·Fishing
11
BRAS
MMSI 205846930·Unknown
12
WESTDIEP
MMSI 205591000·Pilot Vessel
13
LIMA
MMSI 205335500·Unknown
14
CHRISTINA M
MMSI 205415890·Cargo
15
PETITE FLEUR
MMSI 205319690·Wing In Grnd
16
WINDECK
MMSI 205312390·Cargo
17
HYDRUS
MMSI 205523290·Tanker
18
BLAUWE REIGER
MMSI 205342890·Passenger
19
NEPTUNE
MMSI 205105000·Anti-Pollution
20
CANADA
MMSI 205369390·Cargo
21
ALMERIA
MMSI 205372690·Tanker
22
BOKA FULMAR
MMSI 205137000·Tug
23
BIG DIL
MMSI 205431190·Wing In Grnd
24
ZAMBEZI
MMSI 205500990·Tanker
25
MARLIN
MMSI 205242990·Cargo
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many vessels are registered under the Belgium flag?+
1,168 vessels are currently tracked on MarineRadar with Belgium as their flag state. The fleet primarily consists of Cargo (401), Tanker (168), Other (98), Tug (51) and Fishing (48). Each vessel transmits live AIS data covering position, speed, course, and voyage destination.
What types of ships fly the Belgium flag?+
The Belgium-flagged fleet on MarineRadar covers 5 principal vessel categories: Cargo (401), Tanker (168), Other (98), Tug (51), Fishing (48). Each category is detailed on its own /vessel-type page with specifications and live tracking.
Who administers the Belgium ship registry?+
The Belgian flag is administered by the Federal Public Service Mobility and Transport (FPS Mobility) through its Maritime Transport Division. Belgium is a small but high-quality flag, on the Paris MOU and US Qualship 21 white lists, and a significant operator of dredgers and chemical tankers.
Why do ships register under the Belgium flag?+
Belgium offers an EU-approved tonnage tax regime, social-contribution relief for Belgian seafarers, and the operational benefit of being headquartered alongside Antwerp — Europe's second-largest port and a major chemical, container, and project-cargo hub. The country's deep dredging-industry expertise (Jan De Nul, DEME, Boskalis Belgium) makes it a natural flag for those operators.
Where do Belgium-flagged vessels typically operate?+
Belgian-flagged ships operate dredging and offshore-wind installation contracts globally, chemical-tanker trades between Antwerp, Houston, and Singapore, gas-carrier services for Exmar and others, and dry-bulk routes carrying iron ore and coal to Northern European steel mills and power stations.
How can I track Belgium-flagged vessels in real time?+
You can track every Belgium-flagged vessel listed above by tapping its name to open the ship's detail page, where MarineRadar shows the live AIS position, recent track, voyage data, and nearby maritime traffic. The same data is available in the iOS and Android app, with notifications and saved-fleet support.