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WAALSTROOM — Tug · IMO 9776169

NLUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of WAALSTROOM at 51° 30.878' N, 2° 31.430' E
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Current PositionLive

WAALSTROOM is currently under way in the North Sea, at 51.5146° N, 2.5238° E, making 5.9 knots on a course of 121°. It is sailing from OOSTENDE to OOSTENDE with an ETA of 5 Sep 2026, 05:59 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 18:40 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
5.9 kn
Speed
121.0°
/ 104°
Course / Heading
3 m
Static Draught
3 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
04:40 UTCSep 5, 2026
ETA
05:59 UTCSep 5, 2026
WAALSTROOM

WAALSTROOM

Identity

Tug
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
9776169
IMO Number
244730468
MMSI
PBUH
Call Sign

Specifications

27 m × 12 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 WAALSTROOM

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

WAALSTROOM — Tug

WAALSTROOM is a tug registered under the Netherlands flag.

WAALSTROOM route and voyage history

WAALSTROOM is currently on a voyage from OOSTENDE to OOSTENDE with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-05T05:59:00Z. The live route and current course of WAALSTROOM 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 WAALSTROOM can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 244730468
  • IMO: 9776169
  • Call sign: PBUH
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Netherlands

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is WAALSTROOM right now?+
WAALSTROOM is currently under way in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from OOSTENDE to OOSTENDE with an ETA of 5 Sep 2026, 05:59 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 WAALSTROOM?+
WAALSTROOM broadcasts MMSI 244730468 and is registered as IMO 9776169, with call sign PBUH. 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 WAALSTROOM?+
WAALSTROOM 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 WAALSTROOM?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from WAALSTROOM 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 WAALSTROOM'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 WAALSTROOM?+
As a tug, WAALSTROOM 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.

WAALSTROOM — Key Facts

MMSI
244730468
IMO number
9776169
Call sign
PBUH
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
5.9 knots
Course over ground
121.0°
Heading
104°
Last known position
51.5146°, 2.5238°
Destination
OOSTENDE
ETA
2026-09-05T05:59:00Z
Departure port
OOSTENDE
Actual time of departure
2026-09-05T04:40:00Z
Current draught
3 m
Maximum static draught
3 m
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T18:40:00Z