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STERN — Dredger · MMSI 244070954

NLUnderway Using Engine
World map showing the last known position of STERN at 52° 37.747' N, 6° 2.499' E
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Current PositionLast report

STERN was last reported under way in the North Sea, at 52.6291° N, 6.0417° E, on 7 Sep 2026, 10:20 UTC. It was sailing from ZWARTSLUIS to GENEMUIDEN with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 09:22 UTC.

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Underway Using Engine
Current Navigational Status
0.6 kn
Speed
355.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
1 m
Static Draught
1 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
09:22 UTCSep 7, 2026
ETA
09:22 UTCSep 7, 2026
STERN

STERN

Identity

Dredger
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
244070954
MMSI
PD7981
Call Sign

Specifications

25 m × 3 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
Port of ZWARTSLUIS
Port traffic, arrivals and live vessel positions for ZWARTSLUIS (NLZWS).
Destination Port
Port of GENEMUIDEN
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for GENEMUIDEN (NLGNM).

About STERN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

STERN — Dredger

STERN is a dredger registered under the Netherlands flag.

STERN route and voyage history

STERN is currently on a voyage from ZWARTSLUIS to GENEMUIDEN with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-07T09:22:00Z. The live route and current course of STERN 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 STERN 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 STERN right now?+
STERN was last reported under way in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor, on 7 Sep 2026, 10:20 UTC. It was sailing from ZWARTSLUIS to GENEMUIDEN with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 09:22 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 STERN?+
STERN broadcasts MMSI 244070954, with call sign PD7981. 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 STERN?+
STERN 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 STERN?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from STERN 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 STERN'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 STERN?+
As a dredger, STERN 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.

STERN — Key Facts

MMSI
244070954
Call sign
PD7981
Vessel type
Dredger
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Underway Using Engine
Current speed
0.6 knots
Course over ground
355.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
52.6291°, 6.0417°
Destination
GENEMUIDEN
ETA
2026-09-07T09:22:00Z
Departure port
ZWARTSLUIS
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T09:22:00Z
Current draught
1 m
Maximum static draught
1 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-07T10:20:02Z