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APOLLO — Pilot Vessel · IMO 8992015

NLUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of APOLLO at 53° 24.458' N, 6° 12.379' E
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Current PositionLast report

APOLLO was last reported under way in the North Sea, at 53.4076° N, 6.2063° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 06:18 UTC. It was sailing from EEMSHAVEN to LAUWERSOOG with an ETA of 6 Aug 2026, 16:41 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
162.5°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
1.3 m
Static Draught
1.3 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
14:01 UTCAug 6, 2026
ETA
16:41 UTCAug 6, 2026
APOLLO

APOLLO

Identity

Pilot Vessel
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
8992015
IMO Number
244287000
MMSI
PCDH
Call Sign

Specifications

20 m × 6 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 EEMSHAVEN
Port traffic, arrivals and live vessel positions for EEMSHAVEN (NLEEM).
Destination Port
Port of LAUWERSOOG
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for LAUWERSOOG (NLLAN).

About APOLLO

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

APOLLO — Pilot Vessel

APOLLO is a pilot vessel registered under the Netherlands flag.

APOLLO route and voyage history

APOLLO is currently on a voyage from EEMSHAVEN to LAUWERSOOG with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-06T16:41:00Z. The live route and current course of APOLLO 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 APOLLO can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full pilot vessel fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is APOLLO right now?+
APOLLO was last reported under way in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor, on 8 Sep 2026, 06:18 UTC. It was sailing from EEMSHAVEN to LAUWERSOOG with an ETA of 6 Aug 2026, 16:41 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 APOLLO?+
APOLLO broadcasts MMSI 244287000 and is registered as IMO 8992015, with call sign PCDH. 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 APOLLO?+
APOLLO is classified as a pilot vessel vessel registered under the NL flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full pilot vessel fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel and full NL flag list at /flag/nl.
How can I see the live position of APOLLO?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from APOLLO 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 APOLLO'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 APOLLO?+
As a pilot vessel, APOLLO sits in the same design class as the other pilot vessels listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full pilot vessel directory at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

APOLLO — Key Facts

MMSI
244287000
IMO number
8992015
Call sign
PCDH
Vessel type
Pilot Vessel
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
162.5°
Heading
511°
Last known position
53.4076°, 6.2063°
Destination
LAUWERSOOG
ETA
2026-08-06T16:41:00Z
Departure port
EEMSHAVEN
Actual time of departure
2026-08-06T14:01:00Z
Current draught
1.3 m
Maximum static draught
1.3 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T06:18:38Z