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MATADOR — Tug · IMO 8639364

NLUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of MATADOR at 51° 53.626' N, 4° 25.021' E
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Current PositionLive

MATADOR is currently under way in the North Sea, at 51.8938° N, 4.4170° E, making 0.0 knots on a course of 316°. It is sailing from ROTTERDAM WAALHAVEN to ROTTERDAM WAALHAVEN with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 09:48 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 17:47 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
315.7°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
1.3 m
Static Draught
1.3 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
09:48 UTCSep 8, 2026
ETA
09:48 UTCSep 8, 2026
MATADOR

MATADOR

Identity

Tug
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
8639364
IMO Number
244622000
MMSI
PFWJ
Call Sign

Specifications

45 m × 20 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 ROTTERDAM WAALHAVEN
Port traffic, arrivals and live vessel positions for ROTTERDAM WAALHAVEN (NLWAL).

About MATADOR

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MATADOR — Tug

MATADOR is a tug registered under the Netherlands flag.

MATADOR route and voyage history

MATADOR is currently on a voyage from ROTTERDAM WAALHAVEN to ROTTERDAM WAALHAVEN with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T09:48:00Z. The live route and current course of MATADOR 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 MATADOR can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 244622000
  • IMO: 8639364
  • Call sign: PFWJ
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Netherlands

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MATADOR right now?+
MATADOR is currently under way in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from ROTTERDAM WAALHAVEN to ROTTERDAM WAALHAVEN with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 09:48 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 MATADOR?+
MATADOR broadcasts MMSI 244622000 and is registered as IMO 8639364, with call sign PFWJ. 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 MATADOR?+
MATADOR 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 MATADOR?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MATADOR 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 MATADOR'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 MATADOR?+
As a tug, MATADOR 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.

MATADOR — Key Facts

MMSI
244622000
IMO number
8639364
Call sign
PFWJ
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
315.7°
Heading
511°
Last known position
51.8938°, 4.4170°
Destination
ROTTERDAM WAALHAVEN
ETA
2026-09-08T09:48:00Z
Departure port
ROTTERDAM WAALHAVEN
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T09:48:00Z
Current draught
1.3 m
Maximum static draught
1.3 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T17:47:12Z