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INTERBALLAST IIIDredger · IMO 8113463

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INTERBALLAST III is currently under way in the North Sea, at 51.5908° N, 3.1102° E, making 1.5 knots on a course of 228°. It is sailing from VLISSINGEN STAD to ANTWERP ANCH with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 21:26 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 12:12 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
1.5 kn
Speed
228.2°
/ 216°
Course / Heading
4 m
Static Draught
4 m
Current Draught

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VLISSINGEN STAD
ATD
18:08 UTCSep 6, 2026
ANTWERP ANCH
ETA
21:26 UTCSep 8, 2026
INTERBALLAST III

INTERBALLAST III

Identity

Dredger
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
8113463
IMO Number
244269000
MMSI
PDKO
Call Sign

Specifications

70 m × 13 m
Length × Breadth
1981-01-01
Year Built
3,800 t
Deadweight
1,670 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
LUCCHESE ACHILLE - VENEZIA, ITALY
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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About INTERBALLAST III

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

INTERBALLAST III — Dredger

Built in 1981, with a gross tonnage of 1,670 GT, and a dead weight of 3,800 tonnes, INTERBALLAST III is a dredger registered under the Netherlands flag. The vessel is owned by INTERBALLAST - SAS VAN GENT, NETHERLANDS, built by LUCCHESE ACHILLE - VENEZIA, ITALY.

INTERBALLAST III route and voyage history

INTERBALLAST III is currently on a voyage from VLISSINGEN STAD to ANTWERP ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T21:26:00Z. The live route and current course of INTERBALLAST III 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

INTERBALLAST III is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as INTERBALLAST III 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 INTERBALLAST III right now?+
INTERBALLAST III is currently under way in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from VLISSINGEN STAD to ANTWERP ANCH with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 21:26 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 INTERBALLAST III?+
INTERBALLAST III broadcasts MMSI 244269000 and is registered as IMO 8113463, with call sign PDKO. 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 INTERBALLAST III?+
INTERBALLAST III 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 INTERBALLAST III?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from INTERBALLAST III 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 INTERBALLAST III'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 INTERBALLAST III?+
INTERBALLAST III is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a dredger, INTERBALLAST III 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. INTERBALLAST III has a gross tonnage of 1,670 GT.

INTERBALLAST III — Key Facts

MMSI
244269000
IMO number
8113463
Call sign
PDKO
Vessel type
Dredger
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
1.5 knots
Course over ground
228.2°
Heading
216°
Last known position
51.5908°, 3.1102°
Destination
ANTWERP ANCH
ETA
2026-09-08T21:26:00Z
Departure port
VLISSINGEN STAD
Actual time of departure
2026-09-06T18:08:00Z
Current draught
4 m
Maximum static draught
4 m
Year built
1981-01-01
Gross tonnage
1670
Dead weight
3800 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T12:12:22Z