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PHILOU — Cargo · MMSI 205214690

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World map showing the last known position of PHILOU at 51° 20.601' N, 4° 40.978' E
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PHILOU is currently positioned in the North Sea, at 51.3433° N, 4.6830° E. It is sailing from SINT LENAARTS to MERKSEM with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 09:58 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 17:33 UTC.

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Towing Astern
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
0 m
Static Draught
3.9 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
12:54 UTCSep 8, 2026
Belgium flag
MERKSEMBEMRK
ETA
09:58 UTCSep 8, 2026
PHILOU

PHILOU

Identity

Cargo
Type
Belgium flagBE
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
205214690
MMSI
OT2146
Call Sign

Specifications

50 m × 7 m
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Flag State
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Departure Port
Port of SINT LENAARTS
Port traffic, arrivals and live vessel positions for SINT LENAARTS (BESLN).
Destination Port
Port of MERKSEM
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for MERKSEM (BEMRK).

About PHILOU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

PHILOU — Cargo

PHILOU is a cargo registered under the Belgium flag.

PHILOU route and voyage history

PHILOU is currently on a voyage from SINT LENAARTS to MERKSEM with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T09:58:00Z. The live route and current course of PHILOU are shown on the bridge map above, updated whenever the vessel is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass.

Vessel class and identifiers

Vessels in the same class as PHILOU can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 205214690
  • Call sign: OT2146
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Belgium

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is PHILOU right now?+
PHILOU is currently in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from SINT LENAARTS to MERKSEM with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 09:58 UTC. Its exact coordinates, speed and ETA are shown at the top of this page and refresh from the latest AIS broadcast.
What are the identifiers for PHILOU?+
PHILOU broadcasts MMSI 205214690, with call sign OT2146. The MMSI is the radio identifier used by AIS; the IMO number stays with the ship for life and does not change with re-flagging or sale.
What type of ship is PHILOU?+
PHILOU is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the BE flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo and full BE flag list at /flag/be.
How can I see the live position of PHILOU?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from PHILOU above, with current position, course, speed, and navigation status. Tap "View on map" to centre the live tracker on the vessel and watch its movement update in real time. The same data is available offline-friendly in the iOS and Android apps.
How often is PHILOU's position updated?+
AIS transponders broadcast position every 2 seconds when underway at high speed and up to every 3 minutes at anchor. The position you see refreshes whenever the ship is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass — typically seconds in coastal waters and minutes offshore.
What class is PHILOU?+
As a cargo, PHILOU sits in the same design class as the other cargos listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full cargo directory at /vessel-type/cargo.

PHILOU — Key Facts

MMSI
205214690
Call sign
OT2146
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
BE
Navigation status
Towing Astern
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
51.3433°, 4.6830°
Destination
MERKSEM
ETA
2026-09-08T09:58:00Z
Departure port
SINT LENAARTS
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T12:54:00Z
Current draught
3.9 m
Maximum static draught
0 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T17:33:18Z