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BEAR — Tug · IMO 9185932

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BEAR is currently at anchor in the North Sea, at 51.8152° N, 3.0330° E. It is sailing from ROTTERDAM BOTLEK to ANTWERP ANCH with an ETA of 5 Nov 2026, 02:00 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 04:05 UTC.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
198.7°
/ 84°
Course / Heading
7 m
Static Draught
6.4 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
19:47 UTCNov 4, 2026
ETA
02:00 UTCNov 5, 2026
BEAR

BEAR

Identity

Tug
Type
Belgium flagBE
Flag
9185932
IMO Number
205694000
MMSI
ORRV
Call Sign

Specifications

74 m × 16 m
Length × Breadth
1999-01-01
Year Built
2,802 t
Deadweight
2,590 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
KLEVEN VERFT - ULSTEINVIK, NORWAY
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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About BEAR

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BEAR — Tug

Built in 1999, with a gross tonnage of 2,590 GT, and a dead weight of 2,802 tonnes, BEAR is a tug registered under the Belgium flag. The vessel is owned by DEEP SEA SUPPLY SALTROD - NORWAY, built by KLEVEN VERFT - ULSTEINVIK, NORWAY.

BEAR route and voyage history

BEAR is currently on a voyage from ROTTERDAM BOTLEK to ANTWERP ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-05T02:00:00Z. The live route and current course of BEAR 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

BEAR is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as BEAR can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 205694000
  • IMO: 9185932
  • Call sign: ORRV
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Belgium

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BEAR right now?

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BEAR is currently at anchor in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from ROTTERDAM BOTLEK to ANTWERP ANCH with an ETA of 5 Nov 2026, 02:00 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 BEAR?

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BEAR broadcasts MMSI 205694000 and is registered as IMO 9185932, with call sign ORRV. 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 BEAR?

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BEAR is classified as a tug vessel registered under the BE flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel and full BE flag list at /flag/be.

How can I see the live position of BEAR?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BEAR 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 BEAR's position updated?

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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 BEAR?

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BEAR is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, BEAR sits in the same design class as the other tugs listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tug directory at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel. BEAR has a gross tonnage of 2,590 GT.

BEAR — Key Facts

MMSI
205694000
IMO number
9185932
Call sign
ORRV
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
BE
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
198.7°
Heading
84°
Last known position
51.8152°, 3.0330°
Destination
ANTWERP ANCH
ETA
2026-11-05T02:00:00Z
Departure port
ROTTERDAM BOTLEK
Actual time of departure
2026-11-04T19:47:00Z
Current draught
6.4 m
Maximum static draught
7 m
Year built
1999-01-01
Gross tonnage
2590
Dead weight
2802 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T04:05:55Z