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ELBE — Tug · IMO 5100427

NLMoored
World map showing the last known position of ELBE at 51° 54.992' N, 4° 14.814' E
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Current PositionLive

ELBE is currently moored in the North Sea, at 51.9165° N, 4.2469° E. It is sailing from ROTTERDAM CENTRUM to MAASSLUIS with an ETA of 6 Sep 2026, 15:28 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 12:17 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 215°
Course / Heading
4.5 m
Static Draught
4.6 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
14:40 UTCSep 6, 2026
ETA
15:28 UTCSep 6, 2026
ELBE

ELBE

Identity

Tug
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
5100427
IMO Number
244532000
MMSI
PDWN
Call Sign

Specifications

59 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
1959-01-01
Year Built
271 t
Deadweight
657 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
IHC DREDGERS - KINDERDIJK, NETHERLANDS
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of ROTTERDAM CENTRUM
Port traffic, arrivals and live vessel positions for ROTTERDAM CENTRUM (NLDOR).
Destination Port
Port of MAASSLUIS
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for MAASSLUIS (NLMSL).

About ELBE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ELBE — Tug

Built in 1959, with a gross tonnage of 657 GT, and a dead weight of 271 tonnes, ELBE is a tug registered under the Netherlands flag. The vessel is owned by STICHTING MARITIEME COLLECTIE - ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, built by IHC DREDGERS - KINDERDIJK, NETHERLANDS.

ELBE route and voyage history

ELBE is currently on a voyage from ROTTERDAM CENTRUM to MAASSLUIS with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-06T15:28:00Z. The live route and current course of ELBE 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 ELBE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 244532000
  • IMO: 5100427
  • Call sign: PDWN
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Netherlands

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ELBE right now?+
ELBE is currently moored in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from ROTTERDAM CENTRUM to MAASSLUIS with an ETA of 6 Sep 2026, 15:28 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 ELBE?+
ELBE broadcasts MMSI 244532000 and is registered as IMO 5100427, with call sign PDWN. 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 ELBE?+
ELBE is classified as a tug vessel registered under the NL flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel and full NL flag list at /flag/nl.
How can I see the live position of ELBE?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ELBE 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 ELBE'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 ELBE?+
As a tug, ELBE sits in the same design class as the other tugs listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tug directory at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel. ELBE has a gross tonnage of 657 GT.

ELBE — Key Facts

MMSI
244532000
IMO number
5100427
Call sign
PDWN
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
215°
Last known position
51.9165°, 4.2469°
Destination
MAASSLUIS
ETA
2026-09-06T15:28:00Z
Departure port
ROTTERDAM CENTRUM
Actual time of departure
2026-09-06T14:40:00Z
Current draught
4.6 m
Maximum static draught
4.5 m
Year built
1959-01-01
Gross tonnage
657
Dead weight
271 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T12:17:54Z