Question 1

Where is FRANS right now?

Accepted Answer

FRANS is currently in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from WERKENDAM to GORINCHEM with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 13:48 UTC. Its exact coordinates, speed and ETA are shown at the top of this page and refresh from the latest AIS broadcast.

Question 2

What are the identifiers for FRANS?

Accepted Answer

FRANS broadcasts MMSI 244710446, with call sign PD9031. 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.

Question 3

What type of ship is FRANS?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

How can I see the live position of FRANS?

Accepted Answer

MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from FRANS 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.

Question 5

How often is FRANS's position updated?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What class is FRANS?

Accepted Answer

As a port tender, FRANS sits in the same design class as the other port tenders listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page.

FRANS — Port Tender · MMSI 244710446

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