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UKD ORCA — Dredger · IMO 9491355

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UKD ORCA is currently under way in the North Sea, at 53.6307° N, 0.1878° W, making 1.5 knots on a course of 216°. It is sailing from GRIMSBY to IMMINGHAM with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 12:32 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 13:34 UTC.

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Underway Using Engine
Current Navigational Status
1.5 kn
Speed
216.0°
/ 297°
Course / Heading
4.5 m
Static Draught
4.5 m
Current Draught

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GRIMSBYGBGSY
ATD
11:21 UTCSep 8, 2026
ETA
12:32 UTCSep 8, 2026
UKD ORCA

UKD ORCA

Identity

Dredger
Type
United Kingdom flagGB
Flag
9491355
IMO Number
235077712
MMSI
2DCC4
Call Sign

Specifications

78 m × 16 m
Length × Breadth
2010-01-01
Year Built
3,635 t
Deadweight
3,087 t
Gross Tonnage
3,600 kW
Engine Power
BARKMEIJER STROOBOS - STROOBOS, NETHERLANDS
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of GRIMSBY
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Destination Port
Port of IMMINGHAM
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About UKD ORCA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

UKD ORCA — Dredger

Built in 2010, with a gross tonnage of 3,087 GT, and a dead weight of 3,635 tonnes, UKD ORCA is a dredger registered under the United Kingdom flag. The vessel is owned by ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS - LONDON, United Kingdom (UK), built by BARKMEIJER STROOBOS - STROOBOS, NETHERLANDS.

UKD ORCA route and voyage history

UKD ORCA is currently on a voyage from GRIMSBY to IMMINGHAM with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T12:32:00Z. The live route and current course of UKD ORCA 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is UKD ORCA right now?+
UKD ORCA is currently under way in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from GRIMSBY to IMMINGHAM with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 12:32 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 UKD ORCA?+
UKD ORCA broadcasts MMSI 235077712 and is registered as IMO 9491355, with call sign 2DCC4. 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 UKD ORCA?+
UKD ORCA is classified as a dredger vessel registered under the GB 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 GB flag list at /flag/gb.
How can I see the live position of UKD ORCA?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from UKD ORCA 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 UKD ORCA'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 UKD ORCA?+
UKD ORCA is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a dredger, UKD ORCA 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. UKD ORCA has a gross tonnage of 3,087 GT.

UKD ORCA — Key Facts

MMSI
235077712
IMO number
9491355
Call sign
2DCC4
Vessel type
Dredger
Flag state
GB
Navigation status
Underway Using Engine
Current speed
1.5 knots
Course over ground
216.0°
Heading
297°
Last known position
53.6307°, -0.1878°
Destination
IMMINGHAM
ETA
2026-09-08T12:32:00Z
Departure port
GRIMSBY
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T11:21:00Z
Current draught
4.5 m
Maximum static draught
4.5 m
Year built
2010-01-01
Gross tonnage
3087
Dead weight
3635 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T13:34:42Z