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ELBE — Pilot Vessel · IMO 9514793

DEUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of ELBE at 53° 33.754' N, 8° 33.414' E
NSEW
Current PositionNo recent signal

ELBE has not broadcast an AIS position for 12 days. Its most recent report placed it in the North Sea, at 53.5626° N, 8.5569° E, on 27 Aug 2026, 07:56 UTC. It was sailing from CUXHAVEN to BREMERHAVEN.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
189.0°
/ 6°
Course / Heading
6 m
Static Draught
6 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
12:21 UTCAug 11, 2026
ETA
14:07 UTCAug 26, 2026
ELBE

ELBE

Identity

Pilot Vessel
Type
Germany flagDE
Flag
9514793
IMO Number
211464420
MMSI
DBEA
Call Sign

Specifications

60 m × 25 m
Length × Breadth
2009-01-01
Year Built
313 t
Deadweight
2,462 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
BVT BRENN & VERFORMTECHNIK - BREMEN, GERMANY
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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Flag State
All DE-flagged vessels
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Departure Port
Port of CUXHAVEN
Port traffic, arrivals and live vessel positions for CUXHAVEN (DECUX).
Destination Port
Port of BREMERHAVEN
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for BREMERHAVEN (DEBRV).

About ELBE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ELBE — Pilot Vessel

Built in 2009, with a gross tonnage of 2,462 GT, and a dead weight of 313 tonnes, ELBE is a pilot vessel registered under the Germany flag. The vessel is owned by GERMANY GOVERNMENT - BONN, GERMANY, built by BVT BRENN & VERFORMTECHNIK - BREMEN, GERMANY.

ELBE route and voyage history

ELBE is currently on a voyage from CUXHAVEN to BREMERHAVEN with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-26T14:07:00Z. The live route and current course of ELBE 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

ELBE is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as ELBE 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 right now?+
ELBE has not broadcast an AIS position for 12 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the North Sea, on 27 Aug 2026, 07:56 UTC. It was sailing from CUXHAVEN to BREMERHAVEN. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.
What are the identifiers for ELBE?+
ELBE broadcasts MMSI 211464420 and is registered as IMO 9514793, with call sign DBEA. 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?+
ELBE 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?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ELBE 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'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?+
ELBE is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a pilot vessel, ELBE 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 has a gross tonnage of 2,462 GT.

ELBE — Key Facts

MMSI
211464420
IMO number
9514793
Call sign
DBEA
Vessel type
Pilot Vessel
Flag state
DE
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
189.0°
Heading
6°
Last known position
53.5626°, 8.5569°
Destination
BREMERHAVEN
ETA
2026-08-26T14:07:00Z
Departure port
CUXHAVEN
Actual time of departure
2026-08-11T12:21:00Z
Current draught
6 m
Maximum static draught
6 m
Year built
2009-01-01
Gross tonnage
2462
Dead weight
313 t
AIS last updated
2026-08-27T07:56:00Z