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CHARLEMAGNE — Dredger · IMO 9243289

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CHARLEMAGNE is currently under way in the North Sea, at 51.0214° N, 1.6308° E, making 14.3 knots on a course of 52°. It is sailing from IPSWICH to VLISSINGEN with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 16:30 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 09:17 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
14.3 kn
Speed
51.7°
/ 53°
Course / Heading
4.6 m
Static Draught
8.5 m
Current Draught

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ATD
10:00 UTCNov 6, 2026
ETA
16:30 UTCNov 7, 2026
CHARLEMAGNE

CHARLEMAGNE

Identity

Dredger
Type
Belgium flagBE
Flag
9243289
IMO Number
205796000
MMSI
ORKC
Call Sign

Specifications

101 m × 21 m
Length × Breadth
2002-01-01
Year Built
10,650 t
Deadweight
5,682 t
Gross Tonnage
5,400 kW
Engine Power
IHC HOLLAND - SLIEDRECHT, NETHERLANDS
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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About CHARLEMAGNE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

CHARLEMAGNE — Dredger

Built in 2002, with a gross tonnage of 5,682 GT, and a dead weight of 10,650 tonnes, CHARLEMAGNE is a dredger registered under the Belgium flag. The vessel is owned by DREDGING INTERNATIONAL - ZWIJNDRECHT, BELGIUM, built by IHC HOLLAND - SLIEDRECHT, NETHERLANDS.

CHARLEMAGNE route and voyage history

CHARLEMAGNE is currently on a voyage from IPSWICH to VLISSINGEN with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-07T16:30:00Z. The live route and current course of CHARLEMAGNE 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

CHARLEMAGNE is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as CHARLEMAGNE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full dredger fleet at /vessel-type/military-special.

  • MMSI: 205796000
  • IMO: 9243289
  • Call sign: ORKC
  • Vessel type: Dredger
  • Flag state: Belgium

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is CHARLEMAGNE right now?

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CHARLEMAGNE is currently under way in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from IPSWICH to VLISSINGEN with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 16:30 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 CHARLEMAGNE?

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CHARLEMAGNE broadcasts MMSI 205796000 and is registered as IMO 9243289, with call sign ORKC. 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 CHARLEMAGNE?

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CHARLEMAGNE 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 CHARLEMAGNE?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from CHARLEMAGNE 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 CHARLEMAGNE'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 CHARLEMAGNE?

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CHARLEMAGNE is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a dredger, CHARLEMAGNE 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. CHARLEMAGNE has a gross tonnage of 5,682 GT.

CHARLEMAGNE — Key Facts

MMSI
205796000
IMO number
9243289
Call sign
ORKC
Vessel type
Dredger
Flag state
BE
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
14.3 knots
Course over ground
51.7°
Heading
53°
Last known position
51.0214°, 1.6308°
Destination
VLISSINGEN
ETA
2026-11-07T16:30:00Z
Departure port
IPSWICH
Actual time of departure
2026-11-06T10:00:00Z
Current draught
8.5 m
Maximum static draught
4.6 m
Year built
2002-01-01
Gross tonnage
5682
Dead weight
10650 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T09:17:11Z