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BISON — Tug · MMSI 211398960

DEMoored
World map showing the last known position of BISON at 54° 2.468' N, 13° 46.322' E
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Current PositionLast report

BISON was last reported moored in the Baltic Sea, at 54.0411° N, 13.7720° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 08:57 UTC. It was sailing from WOLGAST to WOLGAST with an ETA of 24 Jun 2026, 15:14 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 222°
Course / Heading
2.1 m
Static Draught
2.1 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

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WOLGASTDEWOL
ATD
14:23 UTCJun 24, 2026
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WOLGASTDEWOL
ETA
15:14 UTCJun 24, 2026
BISON

BISON

Identity

Tug
Type
Germany flagDE
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
211398960
MMSI
DC7972
Call Sign

Specifications

24 m × 8 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
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About BISON

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BISON — Tug

BISON is a tug registered under the Germany flag.

BISON route and voyage history

BISON is currently on a voyage from WOLGAST to WOLGAST with an estimated arrival on 2026-06-24T15:14:00Z. The live route and current course of BISON 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 BISON can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 211398960
  • Call sign: DC7972
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Germany

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BISON right now?+
BISON was last reported moored in the Baltic Sea, within the Baltic Sea trade route, on 8 Sep 2026, 08:57 UTC. It was sailing from WOLGAST to WOLGAST with an ETA of 24 Jun 2026, 15:14 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 BISON?+
BISON broadcasts MMSI 211398960, with call sign DC7972. 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 BISON?+
BISON is classified as a tug vessel registered under the DE 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 DE flag list at /flag/de.
How can I see the live position of BISON?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BISON 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 BISON'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 BISON?+
As a tug, BISON 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.

BISON — Key Facts

MMSI
211398960
Call sign
DC7972
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
DE
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
222°
Last known position
54.0411°, 13.7720°
Destination
WOLGAST
ETA
2026-06-24T15:14:00Z
Departure port
WOLGAST
Actual time of departure
2026-06-24T14:23:00Z
Current draught
2.1 m
Maximum static draught
2.1 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T08:57:46Z