MarineRadar — Home
HubNews & TrendsForumVesselLighthousePort
Sign inDownload
Google PlayApp Store
Download
✕
HubNews & TrendsForumVesselLighthousePort
Sign in
Netherlands flag

OPTIMIST — Dredger · MMSI 244740124

NLRestricted Manoeuvrability
World map showing the last known position of OPTIMIST at 53° 4.164' N, 5° 19.486' E
NSEW
Current PositionLive

OPTIMIST is currently positioned in the North Sea, at 53.0694° N, 5.3248° E. It is sailing from VOLENDAM to KORNWERDERZAND with an ETA of 17 Aug 2026, 18:16 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 15:40 UTC.

Show in Map
Updated 4 minutes ago using terrestrial data
Live Satellite · latest position

See where OPTIMIST is now

This fix came from a shore antenna, and those stop at the coast. Use a satellite credit to track this vessel in the deep sea.

$0.99 for 1 satellite position

Get satellite position · $0.99Save up to 60% with credit packs →
Restricted Manoeuvrability
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 123°
Course / Heading
1.6 m
Static Draught
1.6 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
12:32 UTCAug 17, 2026
ETA
18:16 UTCAug 17, 2026
OPTIMIST

OPTIMIST

Identity

Dredger
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
244740124
MMSI
PH6528
Call Sign

Specifications

55 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
Live tracking · 50,000+ mariners

Track OPTIMIST live on MarineRadar

Real-time AIS positions, voyage history, and arrival alerts for OPTIMIST — straight from your phone.

Live AIS positionsVoyage historyArrival alerts
Get the App

4.6 ★ · 18,000 reviews

Similar Vessels

Nearby vessels of the same type

Dredger

KAM TAI

Dredger

Law Enforce

JOY BANGLA

Law Enforce

Military Ops

ATLANTIS

Military Ops

Dive into the fleet, port, and flag state that OPTIMIST is part of.

Flag State
All NL-flagged vessels
Browse every ship currently registered under the NL flag, with live AIS positions.
Vessel Type
Browse all Dredgers
See the global fleet of dredgers tracked on MarineRadar with live AIS data.
Departure Port
Port of VOLENDAM
Port traffic, arrivals and live vessel positions for VOLENDAM (NLVOD).
Destination Port
Port of KORNWERDERZAND
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for KORNWERDERZAND (NLKWZ).

About OPTIMIST

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

OPTIMIST — Dredger

OPTIMIST is a dredger registered under the Netherlands flag.

OPTIMIST route and voyage history

OPTIMIST is currently on a voyage from VOLENDAM to KORNWERDERZAND with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-17T18:16:00Z. The live route and current course of OPTIMIST 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 OPTIMIST can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full dredger fleet at /vessel-type/military-special.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is OPTIMIST right now?+
OPTIMIST is currently in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from VOLENDAM to KORNWERDERZAND with an ETA of 17 Aug 2026, 18:16 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 OPTIMIST?+
OPTIMIST broadcasts MMSI 244740124, with call sign PH6528. 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 OPTIMIST?+
OPTIMIST is classified as a dredger vessel registered under the NL flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full dredger fleet at /vessel-type/military-special and full NL flag list at /flag/nl.
How can I see the live position of OPTIMIST?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from OPTIMIST 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 OPTIMIST'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 OPTIMIST?+
As a dredger, OPTIMIST sits in the same design class as the other dredgers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full dredger directory at /vessel-type/military-special.

OPTIMIST — Key Facts

MMSI
244740124
Call sign
PH6528
Vessel type
Dredger
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Restricted Manoeuvrability
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
123°
Last known position
53.0694°, 5.3248°
Destination
KORNWERDERZAND
ETA
2026-08-17T18:16:00Z
Departure port
VOLENDAM
Actual time of departure
2026-08-17T12:32:00Z
Current draught
1.6 m
Maximum static draught
1.6 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T15:40:31Z