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PLUTOTanker · MMSI 218006040

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PLUTO is currently under way in the North Sea, at 51.9621° N, 4.0010° E, making 10.5 knots on a course of 358°. It is sailing from ROTTERDAM to ROTTERDAM MAASVLAKTE with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 19:07 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 15:42 UTC.

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Underway Using Engine
Current Navigational Status
10.5 kn
Speed
358.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
2 m
Static Draught
2 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
19:07 UTCSep 7, 2026
ETA
19:07 UTCSep 7, 2026
PLUTO

PLUTO

Identity

Tanker
Type
Germany flagDE
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
218006040
MMSI
DF6331
Call Sign

Specifications

85 m × 10 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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Flag State
All DE-flagged vessels
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Vessel Type
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Departure Port
Port of ROTTERDAM
Port traffic, arrivals and live vessel positions for ROTTERDAM (NLRTM).
Destination Port
Port of ROTTERDAM MAASVLAKTE
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for ROTTERDAM MAASVLAKTE (NLMSV).

About PLUTO

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

PLUTO — Tanker

PLUTO is a tanker registered under the Germany flag.

PLUTO route and voyage history

PLUTO is currently on a voyage from ROTTERDAM to ROTTERDAM MAASVLAKTE with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-07T19:07:00Z. The live route and current course of PLUTO 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 PLUTO can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

  • MMSI: 218006040
  • Call sign: DF6331
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Germany

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is PLUTO right now?+
PLUTO is currently under way in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from ROTTERDAM to ROTTERDAM MAASVLAKTE with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 19:07 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 PLUTO?+
PLUTO broadcasts MMSI 218006040, with call sign DF6331. 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 PLUTO?+
PLUTO is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the DE flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker and full DE flag list at /flag/de.
How can I see the live position of PLUTO?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from PLUTO 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 PLUTO'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 PLUTO?+
As a tanker, PLUTO sits in the same design class as the other tankers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tanker directory at /vessel-type/tanker.

PLUTO — Key Facts

MMSI
218006040
Call sign
DF6331
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
DE
Navigation status
Underway Using Engine
Current speed
10.5 knots
Course over ground
358.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
51.9621°, 4.0010°
Destination
ROTTERDAM MAASVLAKTE
ETA
2026-09-07T19:07:00Z
Departure port
ROTTERDAM
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T19:07:00Z
Current draught
2 m
Maximum static draught
2 m
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T15:42:06Z