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RPA 16 — Other · IMO 9251834

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RPA 16 is currently under way in the North Sea, at 51.9583° N, 4.0410° E, making 7.5 knots on a course of 90°. It is sailing from ROTTERDAM to ROTTERDAM MAASVLAKTE with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 14:18 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 15:48 UTC.

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Underway Using Engine
Current Navigational Status
7.5 kn
Speed
90.0°
/ 277°
Course / Heading
0 m
Static Draught
0.3 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
14:18 UTCNov 8, 2026
ETA
14:18 UTCNov 8, 2026
RPA 16

RPA 16

Identity

Other
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
9251834
IMO Number
244757000
MMSI
PBHM
Call Sign

Specifications

32 m × 9 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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About RPA 16

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

RPA 16 — Vessel

RPA 16 is a maritime vessel registered under the Netherlands flag.

RPA 16 route and voyage history

RPA 16 is currently on a voyage from ROTTERDAM to ROTTERDAM MAASVLAKTE with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-08T14:18:00Z. The live route and current course of RPA 16 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 RPA 16 can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above.

  • MMSI: 244757000
  • IMO: 9251834
  • Call sign: PBHM
  • Flag state: Netherlands

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is RPA 16 right now?

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RPA 16 is currently under way in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from ROTTERDAM to ROTTERDAM MAASVLAKTE with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 14:18 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 RPA 16?

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RPA 16 broadcasts MMSI 244757000 and is registered as IMO 9251834, with call sign PBHM. 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 RPA 16?

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RPA 16 is a maritime 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.

How can I see the live position of RPA 16?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from RPA 16 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 RPA 16's position updated?

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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 RPA 16?

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The vessel's design class is inferred from its dimensions, gross tonnage and dead weight, all of which are listed in the Identity and Specifications panels on the vessel page.

RPA 16 — Key Facts

MMSI
244757000
IMO number
9251834
Call sign
PBHM
Vessel type
Unknown
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Underway Using Engine
Current speed
7.5 knots
Course over ground
90.0°
Heading
277°
Last known position
51.9583°, 4.0410°
Destination
ROTTERDAM MAASVLAKTE
ETA
2026-11-08T14:18:00Z
Departure port
ROTTERDAM
Actual time of departure
2026-11-08T14:18:00Z
Current draught
0.3 m
Maximum static draught
0 m
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T15:48:05Z