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EMPIRE — Cargo · MMSI 244740789

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World map showing the last known position of EMPIRE at 51° 52.291' N, 5° 48.958' E
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Current PositionLast report

EMPIRE was last reported under way in the North Sea, at 51.8715° N, 5.8160° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 06:51 UTC. It was sailing from WIJK BIJ DUURSTEDE to ROTTERDAM MAASVLAKTE with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 01:43 UTC.

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Underway Using Engine
Current Navigational Status
5.5 kn
Speed
122.0°
/ 121°
Course / Heading
3.7 m
Static Draught
1.6 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
19:03 UTCSep 7, 2026
ETA
01:43 UTCSep 9, 2026
EMPIRE

EMPIRE

Identity

Cargo
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
244740789
MMSI
PD8495
Call Sign

Specifications

183 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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Flag State
All NL-flagged vessels
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Departure Port
Port of WIJK BIJ DUURSTEDE
Port traffic, arrivals and live vessel positions for WIJK BIJ DUURSTEDE (NLWBD).
Destination Port
Port of ROTTERDAM MAASVLAKTE
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for ROTTERDAM MAASVLAKTE (NLMSV).

About EMPIRE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

EMPIRE — Cargo

EMPIRE is a cargo registered under the Netherlands flag.

EMPIRE route and voyage history

EMPIRE is currently on a voyage from WIJK BIJ DUURSTEDE to ROTTERDAM MAASVLAKTE with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-09T01:43:00Z. The live route and current course of EMPIRE 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 EMPIRE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is EMPIRE right now?+
EMPIRE was last reported under way in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor, on 8 Sep 2026, 06:51 UTC. It was sailing from WIJK BIJ DUURSTEDE to ROTTERDAM MAASVLAKTE with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 01:43 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 EMPIRE?+
EMPIRE broadcasts MMSI 244740789, with call sign PD8495. 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 EMPIRE?+
EMPIRE 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 EMPIRE?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from EMPIRE 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 EMPIRE'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 EMPIRE?+
As a cargo, EMPIRE 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.

EMPIRE — Key Facts

MMSI
244740789
Call sign
PD8495
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Underway Using Engine
Current speed
5.5 knots
Course over ground
122.0°
Heading
121°
Last known position
51.8715°, 5.8160°
Destination
ROTTERDAM MAASVLAKTE
ETA
2026-09-09T01:43:00Z
Departure port
WIJK BIJ DUURSTEDE
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T19:03:00Z
Current draught
1.6 m
Maximum static draught
3.7 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T06:51:28Z