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OCTOPUS — Dredger · MMSI 205280590

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World map showing the last known position of OCTOPUS at 51° 16.048' N, 4° 15.675' E
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OCTOPUS is currently moored in the North Sea, at 51.2675° N, 4.2613° E. It is sailing from ANTWERP to HEMIKSEM with an ETA of 2 Oct 2026, 19:20 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 15:49 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
360.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
0 m
Static Draught
24 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Belgium flag
ANTWERPBEANR
ATD
04:22 UTCApr 20, 2026
ETA
19:20 UTCOct 2, 2026
OCTOPUS

OCTOPUS

Identity

Dredger
Type
Belgium flagBE
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
205280590
MMSI
OT2805
Call Sign

Specifications

30 m × 16 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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Departure Port
Port of ANTWERP
Port traffic, arrivals and live vessel positions for ANTWERP (BEANR).
Destination Port
Port of HEMIKSEM
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for HEMIKSEM (BEHEX).

About OCTOPUS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

OCTOPUS — Dredger

OCTOPUS is a dredger registered under the Belgium flag.

OCTOPUS route and voyage history

OCTOPUS is currently on a voyage from ANTWERP to HEMIKSEM with an estimated arrival on 2026-10-02T19:20:00Z. The live route and current course of OCTOPUS 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 OCTOPUS can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full dredger fleet at /vessel-type/military-special.

  • MMSI: 205280590
  • Call sign: OT2805
  • Vessel type: Dredger
  • Flag state: Belgium

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is OCTOPUS right now?+
OCTOPUS is currently moored in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from ANTWERP to HEMIKSEM with an ETA of 2 Oct 2026, 19:20 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 OCTOPUS?+
OCTOPUS broadcasts MMSI 205280590, with call sign OT2805. 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 OCTOPUS?+
OCTOPUS is classified as a dredger vessel registered under the BE flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full dredger fleet at /vessel-type/military-special and full BE flag list at /flag/be.
How can I see the live position of OCTOPUS?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from OCTOPUS 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 OCTOPUS'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 OCTOPUS?+
As a dredger, OCTOPUS sits in the same design class as the other dredgers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full dredger directory at /vessel-type/military-special.

OCTOPUS — Key Facts

MMSI
205280590
Call sign
OT2805
Vessel type
Dredger
Flag state
BE
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
360.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
51.2675°, 4.2613°
Destination
HEMIKSEM
ETA
2026-10-02T19:20:00Z
Departure port
ANTWERP
Actual time of departure
2026-04-20T04:22:00Z
Current draught
24 m
Maximum static draught
0 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T15:49:25Z