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HERCULES PILOTS — Pilot Vessel · MMSI 244780378

NLMoored
World map showing the last known position of HERCULES PILOTS at 52° 57.700' N, 4° 46.790' E
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Current PositionLive

HERCULES PILOTS is currently moored in the North Sea, at 52.9617° N, 4.7798° E. It is sailing from DEN HELDER to DEN HELDER with an ETA of 1 Sep 2026, 12:12 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 15:24 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 31°
Course / Heading
1.9 m
Static Draught
1.9 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
12:08 UTCSep 1, 2026
ETA
12:12 UTCSep 1, 2026
HERCULES PILOTS

HERCULES PILOTS

Identity

Pilot Vessel
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
244780378
MMSI
PCQV
Call Sign

Specifications

21 m × 6 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 HERCULES PILOTS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

HERCULES PILOTS — Pilot Vessel

HERCULES PILOTS is a pilot vessel registered under the Netherlands flag.

HERCULES PILOTS route and voyage history

HERCULES PILOTS is currently on a voyage from DEN HELDER to DEN HELDER with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-01T12:12:00Z. The live route and current course of HERCULES PILOTS 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 HERCULES PILOTS can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full pilot vessel fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is HERCULES PILOTS right now?+
HERCULES PILOTS is currently moored in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from DEN HELDER to DEN HELDER with an ETA of 1 Sep 2026, 12:12 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 HERCULES PILOTS?+
HERCULES PILOTS broadcasts MMSI 244780378, with call sign PCQV. 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 HERCULES PILOTS?+
HERCULES PILOTS is classified as a pilot vessel vessel registered under the NL flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full pilot vessel fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel and full NL flag list at /flag/nl.
How can I see the live position of HERCULES PILOTS?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HERCULES PILOTS 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 HERCULES PILOTS'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 HERCULES PILOTS?+
As a pilot vessel, HERCULES PILOTS sits in the same design class as the other pilot vessels listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full pilot vessel directory at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

HERCULES PILOTS — Key Facts

MMSI
244780378
Call sign
PCQV
Vessel type
Pilot Vessel
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
31°
Last known position
52.9617°, 4.7798°
Destination
DEN HELDER
ETA
2026-09-01T12:12:00Z
Departure port
DEN HELDER
Actual time of departure
2026-09-01T12:08:00Z
Current draught
1.9 m
Maximum static draught
1.9 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T15:24:52Z