Question 1

Where is HNLMS DE RUYTER right now?

Accepted Answer

HNLMS DE RUYTER has not broadcast an AIS position for 4 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the Red Sea, on 4 Sep 2026, 08:34 UTC. It was sailing from SAFAGA to SAFAGA. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.

Question 2

What are the identifiers for HNLMS DE RUYTER?

Accepted Answer

HNLMS DE RUYTER broadcasts MMSI 244896000 and is registered as IMO 4601010, with call sign PAER. 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.

Question 3

What type of ship is HNLMS DE RUYTER?

Accepted Answer

HNLMS DE RUYTER is classified as a military ops vessel registered under the NL flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full military ops fleet at /vessel-type/military-special and full NL flag list at /flag/nl.

Question 4

How can I see the live position of HNLMS DE RUYTER?

Accepted Answer

MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HNLMS DE RUYTER 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.

Question 5

How often is HNLMS DE RUYTER's position updated?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What class is HNLMS DE RUYTER?

Accepted Answer

As a military ops, HNLMS DE RUYTER sits in the same design class as the other military opss listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full military ops directory at /vessel-type/military-special.

HNLMS DE RUYTER — Military Ops · IMO 4601010

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