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VIRTUS — Cargo · MMSI 244700986

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VIRTUS is currently under way in the North Sea, at 51.8966° N, 4.3142° E, making 0.7 knots on a course of 106°. It is sailing from GOUDA to AMSTERDAM with an ETA of 2 Jan 2027, 00:00 UTC. AIS position received 9 Nov 2026, 08:19 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.7 kn
Speed
105.7°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
0 m
Static Draught
3.7 m
Current Draught

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Netherlands flag
GOUDANLGOU
ATD
19:02 UTCNov 8, 2026
ETA
00:00 UTCJan 2, 2027
VIRTUS

VIRTUS

Identity

Cargo
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
244700986
MMSI
PG7981
Call Sign

Specifications

70 m × 8 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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About VIRTUS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VIRTUS — Cargo

VIRTUS is a cargo registered under the Netherlands flag.

VIRTUS route and voyage history

VIRTUS is currently on a voyage from GOUDA to AMSTERDAM with an estimated arrival on 2027-01-02T00:00:00Z. The live route and current course of VIRTUS 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 VIRTUS can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VIRTUS right now?

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VIRTUS is currently under way in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from GOUDA to AMSTERDAM with an ETA of 2 Jan 2027, 00:00 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 VIRTUS?

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VIRTUS broadcasts MMSI 244700986, with call sign PG7981. 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 VIRTUS?

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VIRTUS is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the NL flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo and full NL flag list at /flag/nl.

How can I see the live position of VIRTUS?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VIRTUS 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 VIRTUS's position updated?

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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 VIRTUS?

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As a cargo, VIRTUS sits in the same design class as the other cargos listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full cargo directory at /vessel-type/cargo.

VIRTUS — Key Facts

MMSI
244700986
Call sign
PG7981
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.7 knots
Course over ground
105.7°
Heading
511°
Last known position
51.8966°, 4.3142°
Destination
AMSTERDAM
ETA
2027-01-02T00:00:00Z
Departure port
GOUDA
Actual time of departure
2026-11-08T19:02:00Z
Current draught
3.7 m
Maximum static draught
0 m
AIS last updated
2026-11-09T08:19:30Z