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SB 8 — Tug · MMSI 244780480

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World map showing the last known position of SB 8 at 52° 23.976' N, 4° 53.999' E
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SB 8 was last reported in the North Sea, at 52.3996° N, 4.9000° E, on 7 Sep 2026, 05:52 UTC. It was sailing from ZAANDAM to AMSTERDAM with an ETA of 13 Aug 2026, 08:28 UTC.

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Stopped
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 0°
Course / Heading
1.8 m
Static Draught
1.8 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Netherlands flag
ZAANDAMNLZAA
ATD
08:28 UTCAug 13, 2026
ETA
08:28 UTCAug 13, 2026
SB 8

SB 8

Identity

Tug
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
244780480
MMSI
PI3059
Call Sign

Specifications

30 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
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Vessel Type
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Departure Port
Port of ZAANDAM
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Destination Port
Port of AMSTERDAM
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for AMSTERDAM (NLAMS).

About SB 8

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SB 8 — Tug

SB 8 is a tug registered under the Netherlands flag.

SB 8 route and voyage history

SB 8 is currently on a voyage from ZAANDAM to AMSTERDAM with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-13T08:28:00Z. The live route and current course of SB 8 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 SB 8 can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 244780480
  • Call sign: PI3059
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Netherlands

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SB 8 right now?+
SB 8 was last reported in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor, on 7 Sep 2026, 05:52 UTC. It was sailing from ZAANDAM to AMSTERDAM with an ETA of 13 Aug 2026, 08:28 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 SB 8?+
SB 8 broadcasts MMSI 244780480, with call sign PI3059. 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 SB 8?+
SB 8 is classified as a tug vessel registered under the NL flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel and full NL flag list at /flag/nl.
How can I see the live position of SB 8?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SB 8 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 SB 8'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 SB 8?+
As a tug, SB 8 sits in the same design class as the other tugs listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tug directory at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

SB 8 — Key Facts

MMSI
244780480
Call sign
PI3059
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Stopped
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
0°
Last known position
52.3996°, 4.9000°
Destination
AMSTERDAM
ETA
2026-08-13T08:28:00Z
Departure port
ZAANDAM
Actual time of departure
2026-08-13T08:28:00Z
Current draught
1.8 m
Maximum static draught
1.8 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-07T05:52:27Z