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ESTHER — Cargo · MMSI 244750290

NLUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of ESTHER at 53° 14.715' N, 6° 16.660' E
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Current PositionLive

ESTHER is currently under way in the North Sea, at 53.2453° N, 6.2777° E, making 7.2 knots on a course of 260°. It is sailing from LEMMER to GRONINGEN with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 14:32 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 14:28 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
7.2 kn
Speed
259.9°
/ 259°
Course / Heading
0 m
Static Draught
0.4 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Netherlands flag
LEMMERNLLMR
ATD
07:02 UTCSep 7, 2026
ETA
14:32 UTCSep 7, 2026
ESTHER

ESTHER

Identity

Cargo
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
244750290
MMSI
PD8AE1
Call Sign

Specifications

80 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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Flag State
All NL-flagged vessels
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Vessel Type
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Departure Port
Port of LEMMER
Port traffic, arrivals and live vessel positions for LEMMER (NLLMR).
Destination Port
Port of GRONINGEN
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for GRONINGEN (NLGRQ).

About ESTHER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ESTHER — Cargo

ESTHER is a cargo registered under the Netherlands flag.

ESTHER route and voyage history

ESTHER is currently on a voyage from LEMMER to GRONINGEN with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-07T14:32:00Z. The live route and current course of ESTHER 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 ESTHER can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ESTHER right now?+
ESTHER is currently under way in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from LEMMER to GRONINGEN with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 14:32 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 ESTHER?+
ESTHER broadcasts MMSI 244750290, with call sign PD8AE1. 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 ESTHER?+
ESTHER 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 ESTHER?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ESTHER 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 ESTHER'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 ESTHER?+
As a cargo, ESTHER 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.

ESTHER — Key Facts

MMSI
244750290
Call sign
PD8AE1
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
7.2 knots
Course over ground
259.9°
Heading
259°
Last known position
53.2453°, 6.2777°
Destination
GRONINGEN
ETA
2026-09-07T14:32:00Z
Departure port
LEMMER
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T07:02:00Z
Current draught
0.4 m
Maximum static draught
0 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T14:28:46Z