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ARKLOW BEACONCargo · IMO 9638795

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ARKLOW BEACON is currently under way in the North Sea, at 58.6661° N, 2.1465° W, making 11.3 knots on a course of 277°. It is sailing from UDDEVALLA to BELFAST with an ETA of 10 Sep 2026, 00:01 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 15:44 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
11.3 kn
Speed
277.0°
/ 266°
Course / Heading
7.3 m
Static Draught
7.2 m
Current Draught

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ATD
15:47 UTCSep 6, 2026
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BELFASTGBBEL
ETA
00:01 UTCSep 10, 2026
ARKLOW BEACON

ARKLOW BEACON

Identity

Cargo
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
9638795
IMO Number
244830098
MMSI
PBVX
Call Sign

Specifications

120 m × 15 m
Length × Breadth
2014-01-01
Year Built
8,660 t
Deadweight
5,065 t
Gross Tonnage
2,665 kW
Engine Power
FERUS SMIT SCHEEPSWERF - HOOGEZAND, NETHERLANDS
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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Flag State
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Departure Port
Port of UDDEVALLA
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Destination Port
Port of BELFAST
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About ARKLOW BEACON

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ARKLOW BEACON — Cargo

Built in 2014, with a gross tonnage of 5,065 GT, and a dead weight of 8,660 tonnes, ARKLOW BEACON is a cargo registered under the Netherlands flag. The vessel is built by FERUS SMIT SCHEEPSWERF - HOOGEZAND, NETHERLANDS.

ARKLOW BEACON route and voyage history

ARKLOW BEACON is currently on a voyage from UDDEVALLA to BELFAST with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-10T00:01:00Z. The live route and current course of ARKLOW BEACON 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

ARKLOW BEACON is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as ARKLOW BEACON can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 244830098
  • IMO: 9638795
  • Call sign: PBVX
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Netherlands

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ARKLOW BEACON right now?+
ARKLOW BEACON is currently under way in the North Sea. It is sailing from UDDEVALLA to BELFAST with an ETA of 10 Sep 2026, 00:01 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 ARKLOW BEACON?+
ARKLOW BEACON broadcasts MMSI 244830098 and is registered as IMO 9638795, with call sign PBVX. 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 ARKLOW BEACON?+
ARKLOW BEACON 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 ARKLOW BEACON?+
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How often is ARKLOW BEACON'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 ARKLOW BEACON?+
ARKLOW BEACON is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, ARKLOW BEACON 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. ARKLOW BEACON has a gross tonnage of 5,065 GT.

ARKLOW BEACON — Key Facts

MMSI
244830098
IMO number
9638795
Call sign
PBVX
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
11.3 knots
Course over ground
277.0°
Heading
266°
Last known position
58.6661°, -2.1465°
Destination
BELFAST
ETA
2026-09-10T00:01:00Z
Departure port
UDDEVALLA
Actual time of departure
2026-09-06T15:47:00Z
Current draught
7.2 m
Maximum static draught
7.3 m
Year built
2014-01-01
Gross tonnage
5065
Dead weight
8660 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T15:44:00Z