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CHALLENGER — Tanker · MMSI 244670574

NLUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of CHALLENGER at 52° 42.962' N, 5° 33.700' E
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Current PositionLive

CHALLENGER is currently under way in the North Sea, at 52.7160° N, 5.5617° E, making 8.1 knots on a course of 191°. It is sailing from GERKESKLOOSTER to TERNEUZEN with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 11:47 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 17:06 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
8.1 kn
Speed
191.2°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
0 m
Static Draught
9.8 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
09:49 UTCSep 8, 2026
ETA
11:47 UTCSep 8, 2026
CHALLENGER

CHALLENGER

Identity

Tanker
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
244670574
MMSI
PH2726
Call Sign

Specifications

82 m × 9 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 GERKESKLOOSTER
Port traffic, arrivals and live vessel positions for GERKESKLOOSTER (NLZUT).
Destination Port
Port of TERNEUZEN
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for TERNEUZEN (NLTNZ).

About CHALLENGER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

CHALLENGER — Tanker

CHALLENGER is a tanker registered under the Netherlands flag.

CHALLENGER route and voyage history

CHALLENGER is currently on a voyage from GERKESKLOOSTER to TERNEUZEN with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T11:47:00Z. The live route and current course of CHALLENGER 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 CHALLENGER can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is CHALLENGER right now?+
CHALLENGER is currently under way in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from GERKESKLOOSTER to TERNEUZEN with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 11:47 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 CHALLENGER?+
CHALLENGER broadcasts MMSI 244670574, with call sign PH2726. 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 CHALLENGER?+
CHALLENGER is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the NL flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker and full NL flag list at /flag/nl.
How can I see the live position of CHALLENGER?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from CHALLENGER 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 CHALLENGER'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 CHALLENGER?+
As a tanker, CHALLENGER sits in the same design class as the other tankers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tanker directory at /vessel-type/tanker.

CHALLENGER — Key Facts

MMSI
244670574
Call sign
PH2726
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
8.1 knots
Course over ground
191.2°
Heading
511°
Last known position
52.7160°, 5.5617°
Destination
TERNEUZEN
ETA
2026-09-08T11:47:00Z
Departure port
GERKESKLOOSTER
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T09:49:00Z
Current draught
9.8 m
Maximum static draught
0 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T17:06:58Z