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ELBE 5 — Pilot Vessel · MMSI 211290120

DEClass B
World map showing the last known position of ELBE 5 at 54° 0.048' N, 8° 11.720' E
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Current PositionLive

ELBE 5 is currently under way in the North Sea, at 54.0008° N, 8.1953° E, making 4.8 knots on a course of 88°. It is sailing from CUXHAVEN to CUXHAVEN with an ETA of 11 Jun 2026, 20:43 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 11:33 UTC.

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Class B
Current Navigational Status
4.8 kn
Speed
88.0°
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Course / Heading
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Static Draught
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Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
19:06 UTCJun 13, 2026
ETA
20:43 UTCJun 11, 2026
ELBE 5

ELBE 5

Identity

Pilot Vessel
Type
Germany flagDE
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
211290120
MMSI
DBCZ
Call Sign

Specifications

N/A
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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About ELBE 5

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ELBE 5 — Pilot Vessel

ELBE 5 is a pilot vessel registered under the Germany flag.

ELBE 5 route and voyage history

ELBE 5 is currently on a voyage from CUXHAVEN to CUXHAVEN with an estimated arrival on 2026-06-11T20:43:00Z. The live route and current course of ELBE 5 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 ELBE 5 can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full pilot vessel fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ELBE 5 right now?+
ELBE 5 is currently under way in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from CUXHAVEN to CUXHAVEN with an ETA of 11 Jun 2026, 20:43 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 ELBE 5?+
ELBE 5 broadcasts MMSI 211290120, with call sign DBCZ. 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 ELBE 5?+
ELBE 5 is classified as a pilot vessel vessel registered under the DE flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full pilot vessel fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel and full DE flag list at /flag/de.
How can I see the live position of ELBE 5?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ELBE 5 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 ELBE 5'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 ELBE 5?+
As a pilot vessel, ELBE 5 sits in the same design class as the other pilot vessels listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full pilot vessel directory at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

ELBE 5 — Key Facts

MMSI
211290120
Call sign
DBCZ
Vessel type
Pilot Vessel
Flag state
DE
Navigation status
Class B
Current speed
4.8 knots
Course over ground
88.0°
Last known position
54.0008°, 8.1953°
Destination
CUXHAVEN
ETA
2026-06-11T20:43:00Z
Departure port
CUXHAVEN
Actual time of departure
2026-06-13T19:06:00Z
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T11:33:38Z