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ANIMOTug · MMSI 244670318

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World map showing the last known position of ANIMO at 52° 27.504' N, 5° 15.254' E
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Current PositionLast report

ANIMO was last reported under way in the North Sea, at 52.4584° N, 5.2542° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 08:27 UTC. It was sailing from HUIZEN to ZAANDAM with an ETA of 1 Sep 2026, 10:59 UTC.

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Underway Using Engine
Current Navigational Status
3.2 kn
Speed
60.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
0.3 m
Static Draught
0.3 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

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HUIZENNLHUI
ATD
12:25 UTCSep 4, 2026
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ZAANDAMNLZAA
ETA
10:59 UTCSep 1, 2026
ANIMO

ANIMO

Identity

Tug
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
244670318
MMSI
PI9140
Call Sign

Specifications

42 m × 10 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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Vessel Type
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Departure Port
Port of HUIZEN
Port traffic, arrivals and live vessel positions for HUIZEN (NLHUI).
Destination Port
Port of ZAANDAM
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for ZAANDAM (NLZAA).

About ANIMO

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ANIMO — Tug

ANIMO is a tug registered under the Netherlands flag.

ANIMO route and voyage history

ANIMO is currently on a voyage from HUIZEN to ZAANDAM with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-01T10:59:00Z. The live route and current course of ANIMO 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 ANIMO can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 244670318
  • Call sign: PI9140
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Netherlands

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ANIMO right now?+
ANIMO was last reported under way in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor, on 8 Sep 2026, 08:27 UTC. It was sailing from HUIZEN to ZAANDAM with an ETA of 1 Sep 2026, 10:59 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 ANIMO?+
ANIMO broadcasts MMSI 244670318, with call sign PI9140. 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 ANIMO?+
ANIMO 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 ANIMO?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ANIMO 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 ANIMO'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 ANIMO?+
As a tug, ANIMO 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.

ANIMO — Key Facts

MMSI
244670318
Call sign
PI9140
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Underway Using Engine
Current speed
3.2 knots
Course over ground
60.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
52.4584°, 5.2542°
Destination
ZAANDAM
ETA
2026-09-01T10:59:00Z
Departure port
HUIZEN
Actual time of departure
2026-09-04T12:25:00Z
Current draught
0.3 m
Maximum static draught
0.3 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T08:27:02Z