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ZUIDERZEE — Tug · IMO 9705263

NLMoored
World map showing the last known position of ZUIDERZEE at 52° 57.693' N, 4° 46.793' E
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ZUIDERZEE is currently moored in the North Sea, at 52.9615° N, 4.7799° E. It is sailing from DEN HELDER to DEN HELDER with an ETA of 25 Aug 2026, 11:27 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 14:54 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
274.1°
/ 36°
Course / Heading
4.8 m
Static Draught
4.8 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
10:27 UTCAug 25, 2026
ETA
11:27 UTCAug 25, 2026
ZUIDERZEE

ZUIDERZEE

Identity

Tug
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
9705263
IMO Number
244615698
MMSI
PAAP
Call Sign

Specifications

28 m × 10 m
Length × Breadth
2016-01-01
Year Built
160 t
Deadweight
294 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
DAMEN SHIPYARD GORINCHEM - GORINCHEM, NETHERLANDS
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About ZUIDERZEE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ZUIDERZEE — Tug

Built in 2016, with a gross tonnage of 294 GT, and a dead weight of 160 tonnes, ZUIDERZEE is a tug registered under the Netherlands flag. The vessel is built by DAMEN SHIPYARD GORINCHEM - GORINCHEM, NETHERLANDS.

ZUIDERZEE route and voyage history

ZUIDERZEE is currently on a voyage from DEN HELDER to DEN HELDER with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-25T11:27:00Z. The live route and current course of ZUIDERZEE 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 ZUIDERZEE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 244615698
  • IMO: 9705263
  • Call sign: PAAP
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Netherlands

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ZUIDERZEE right now?+
ZUIDERZEE is currently moored in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from DEN HELDER to DEN HELDER with an ETA of 25 Aug 2026, 11:27 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 ZUIDERZEE?+
ZUIDERZEE broadcasts MMSI 244615698 and is registered as IMO 9705263, with call sign PAAP. 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 ZUIDERZEE?+
ZUIDERZEE 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 ZUIDERZEE?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ZUIDERZEE 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 ZUIDERZEE'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 ZUIDERZEE?+
As a tug, ZUIDERZEE 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. ZUIDERZEE has a gross tonnage of 294 GT.

ZUIDERZEE — Key Facts

MMSI
244615698
IMO number
9705263
Call sign
PAAP
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
274.1°
Heading
36°
Last known position
52.9615°, 4.7799°
Destination
DEN HELDER
ETA
2026-08-25T11:27:00Z
Departure port
DEN HELDER
Actual time of departure
2026-08-25T10:27:00Z
Current draught
4.8 m
Maximum static draught
4.8 m
Year built
2016-01-01
Gross tonnage
294
Dead weight
160 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T14:54:52Z