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ASSISTENT — Tug · MMSI 244650236

NLUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of ASSISTENT at 51° 54.388' N, 4° 9.988' E
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Current PositionLive

ASSISTENT is currently under way in the North Sea, at 51.9065° N, 4.1665° E, making 0.0 knots on a course of 284°. It is sailing from ROTTERDAM BOTLEK to BRIELLE with an ETA of 2 Sep 2026, 11:45 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 15:40 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
284.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
1.9 m
Static Draught
1.9 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
11:08 UTCSep 8, 2026
Netherlands flag
BRIELLENLBRI
ETA
11:45 UTCSep 2, 2026
ASSISTENT

ASSISTENT

Identity

Tug
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
244650236
MMSI
PI2231
Call Sign

Specifications

18 m × 5 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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Flag State
All NL-flagged vessels
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Departure Port
Port of ROTTERDAM BOTLEK
Port traffic, arrivals and live vessel positions for ROTTERDAM BOTLEK (NLBOT).
Destination Port
Port of BRIELLE
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for BRIELLE (NLBRI).

About ASSISTENT

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ASSISTENT — Tug

ASSISTENT is a tug registered under the Netherlands flag.

ASSISTENT route and voyage history

ASSISTENT is currently on a voyage from ROTTERDAM BOTLEK to BRIELLE with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-02T11:45:00Z. The live route and current course of ASSISTENT 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 ASSISTENT can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 244650236
  • Call sign: PI2231
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Netherlands

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ASSISTENT right now?+
ASSISTENT is currently under way in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from ROTTERDAM BOTLEK to BRIELLE with an ETA of 2 Sep 2026, 11:45 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 ASSISTENT?+
ASSISTENT broadcasts MMSI 244650236, with call sign PI2231. 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 ASSISTENT?+
ASSISTENT 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 ASSISTENT?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ASSISTENT 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 ASSISTENT'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 ASSISTENT?+
As a tug, ASSISTENT 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.

ASSISTENT — Key Facts

MMSI
244650236
Call sign
PI2231
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
284.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
51.9065°, 4.1665°
Destination
BRIELLE
ETA
2026-09-02T11:45:00Z
Departure port
ROTTERDAM BOTLEK
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T11:08:00Z
Current draught
1.9 m
Maximum static draught
1.9 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T15:40:00Z