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ARCA — Law Enforce · IMO 9167966

NLRestricted Manoeuvrability
World map showing the last known position of ARCA at 53° 34.225' N, 5° 44.355' E
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Current PositionLive

ARCA is currently positioned in the North Sea, at 53.5704° N, 5.7393° E. It is sailing from SCHEVENINGEN to SCHEVENINGEN with an ETA of 18 Sep 2026, 17:30 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 16:28 UTC.

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Restricted Manoeuvrability
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 272°
Course / Heading
4.8 m
Static Draught
4.8 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
09:53 UTCSep 7, 2026
ETA
17:30 UTCSep 18, 2026
ARCA

ARCA

Identity

Law Enforce
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
9167966
IMO Number
244454000
MMSI
PDHT
Call Sign

Specifications

83 m × 13 m
Length × Breadth
1998-01-01
Year Built
2,034 t
Deadweight
2,388 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
SLOB SCHEEPSWERF PAPENDRECHT
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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Departure Port
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About ARCA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ARCA — Law Enforce

Built in 1998, with a gross tonnage of 2,388 GT, and a dead weight of 2,034 tonnes, ARCA is a law enforce registered under the Netherlands flag. The vessel is owned by NETHERLANDS GOVERNMENT - DEN HAAG, NETHERLANDS, built by SLOB SCHEEPSWERF PAPENDRECHT.

ARCA route and voyage history

ARCA is currently on a voyage from SCHEVENINGEN to SCHEVENINGEN with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-18T17:30:00Z. The live route and current course of ARCA 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ARCA right now?+
ARCA is currently in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from SCHEVENINGEN to SCHEVENINGEN with an ETA of 18 Sep 2026, 17:30 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 ARCA?+
ARCA broadcasts MMSI 244454000 and is registered as IMO 9167966, with call sign PDHT. 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 ARCA?+
ARCA is classified as a law enforce vessel registered under the NL flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full law enforce fleet at /vessel-type/military-special and full NL flag list at /flag/nl.
How can I see the live position of ARCA?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ARCA 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 ARCA'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 ARCA?+
ARCA is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a law enforce, ARCA sits in the same design class as the other law enforces listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full law enforce directory at /vessel-type/military-special. ARCA has a gross tonnage of 2,388 GT.

ARCA — Key Facts

MMSI
244454000
IMO number
9167966
Call sign
PDHT
Vessel type
Law Enforce
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Restricted Manoeuvrability
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
272°
Last known position
53.5704°, 5.7393°
Destination
SCHEVENINGEN
ETA
2026-09-18T17:30:00Z
Departure port
SCHEVENINGEN
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T09:53:00Z
Current draught
4.8 m
Maximum static draught
4.8 m
Year built
1998-01-01
Gross tonnage
2388
Dead weight
2034 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T16:28:32Z