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HELENA — Passenger · MMSI 244700334

NLUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of HELENA at 51° 53.805' N, 4° 22.558' E
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Current PositionLive

HELENA is currently under way in the North Sea, at 51.8968° N, 4.3760° E, making 2.0 knots on a course of 99°. It is sailing from ROTTERDAM CENTRUM to ROTTERDAM CENTRUM with an ETA of 6 Sep 2026, 17:27 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 14:12 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
2.0 kn
Speed
99.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
1.2 m
Static Draught
1.2 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
15:27 UTCSep 6, 2026
ROTTERDAM CENTRUM
ETA
17:27 UTCSep 6, 2026
HELENA

HELENA

Identity

Passenger
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
244700334
MMSI
PF4253
Call Sign

Specifications

35 m × 7 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
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About HELENA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

HELENA — Passenger

HELENA is a passenger registered under the Netherlands flag.

HELENA route and voyage history

HELENA is currently on a voyage from ROTTERDAM CENTRUM to ROTTERDAM CENTRUM with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-06T17:27:00Z. The live route and current course of HELENA 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 HELENA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is HELENA right now?+
HELENA is currently under way in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from ROTTERDAM CENTRUM to ROTTERDAM CENTRUM with an ETA of 6 Sep 2026, 17:27 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 HELENA?+
HELENA broadcasts MMSI 244700334, with call sign PF4253. 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 HELENA?+
HELENA is classified as a passenger vessel registered under the NL flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger and full NL flag list at /flag/nl.
How can I see the live position of HELENA?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HELENA 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 HELENA'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 HELENA?+
As a passenger, HELENA sits in the same design class as the other passengers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full passenger directory at /vessel-type/passenger.

HELENA — Key Facts

MMSI
244700334
Call sign
PF4253
Vessel type
Passenger
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
2.0 knots
Course over ground
99.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
51.8968°, 4.3760°
Destination
ROTTERDAM CENTRUM
ETA
2026-09-06T17:27:00Z
Departure port
ROTTERDAM CENTRUM
Actual time of departure
2026-09-06T15:27:00Z
Current draught
1.2 m
Maximum static draught
1.2 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T14:12:00Z