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HEIN — Dredger · IMO 7911856

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HEIN was last reported under way in the North Sea, at 53.4826° N, 6.7537° E, on 6 Nov 2026, 00:41 UTC. It was sailing from EEMSHAVEN to EEMSHAVEN with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 01:52 UTC.

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Underway Using Engine
Current Navigational Status
1.7 kn
Speed
189.0°
/ 290°
Course / Heading
3.8 m
Static Draught
3.8 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
00:26 UTCNov 6, 2026
ETA
01:52 UTCNov 6, 2026
HEIN

HEIN

Identity

Dredger
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
7911856
IMO Number
244061000
MMSI
PEPN
Call Sign

Specifications

107 m × 16 m
Length × Breadth
1979-01-01
Year Built
2,205 t
Deadweight
2,854 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
FERUS SMIT SCHEEPSWERF - HOOGEZAND, NETHERLANDS
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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About HEIN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

HEIN — Dredger

Built in 1979, with a gross tonnage of 2,854 GT, and a dead weight of 2,205 tonnes, HEIN is a dredger registered under the Netherlands flag. The vessel is owned by VAN DER KAMP - ZWOLLE, NETHERLANDS, built by FERUS SMIT SCHEEPSWERF - HOOGEZAND, NETHERLANDS.

HEIN route and voyage history

HEIN is currently on a voyage from EEMSHAVEN to EEMSHAVEN with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-06T01:52:00Z. The live route and current course of HEIN 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

HEIN is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as HEIN 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 HEIN right now?

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HEIN was last reported under way in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor, on 6 Nov 2026, 00:41 UTC. It was sailing from EEMSHAVEN to EEMSHAVEN with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 01:52 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 HEIN?

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HEIN broadcasts MMSI 244061000 and is registered as IMO 7911856, with call sign PEPN. 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 HEIN?

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HEIN is classified as a dredger vessel registered under the NL 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 NL flag list at /flag/nl.

How can I see the live position of HEIN?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HEIN 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 HEIN's position updated?

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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 HEIN?

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HEIN is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a dredger, HEIN 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. HEIN has a gross tonnage of 2,854 GT.

HEIN — Key Facts

MMSI
244061000
IMO number
7911856
Call sign
PEPN
Vessel type
Dredger
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Underway Using Engine
Current speed
1.7 knots
Course over ground
189.0°
Heading
290°
Last known position
53.4826°, 6.7537°
Destination
EEMSHAVEN
ETA
2026-11-06T01:52:00Z
Departure port
EEMSHAVEN
Actual time of departure
2026-11-06T00:26:00Z
Current draught
3.8 m
Maximum static draught
3.8 m
Year built
1979-01-01
Gross tonnage
2854
Dead weight
2205 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T00:41:40Z