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ENCOUNTER — Cargo · IMO 9255775

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World map showing the last known position of ENCOUNTER at 47° 22.392' N, 5° 13.691' W
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ENCOUNTER is currently under way in the Bay of Biscay, at 47.3732° N, 5.2282° W, making 13.1 knots on a course of 162°. It is sailing from ROTTERDAM WAALHAVEN to BILBAO with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 10:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 13:58 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
13.1 kn
Speed
162.0°
/ 249°
Course / Heading
6.2 m
Static Draught
7.2 m
Current Draught

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ATD
23:38 UTCSep 6, 2026
Spain flag
BILBAOESBIO
ETA
10:00 UTCSep 9, 2026
ENCOUNTER

ENCOUNTER

Identity

Cargo
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
9255775
IMO Number
245078000
MMSI
PHAO
Call Sign

Specifications

135 m × 21 m
Length × Breadth
2004-01-01
Year Built
9,335 t
Deadweight
7,642 t
Gross Tonnage
7,200 kW
Engine Power
BODEWES SHIPYARD - HOOGEZAND, NETHERLANDS
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of ROTTERDAM WAALHAVEN
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Destination Port
Port of BILBAO
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About ENCOUNTER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ENCOUNTER — Cargo

Built in 2004, with a gross tonnage of 7,642 GT, and a dead weight of 9,335 tonnes, ENCOUNTER is a cargo registered under the Netherlands flag. The vessel is owned by JR SHIPPING - HARLINGEN, NETHERLANDS, built by BODEWES SHIPYARD - HOOGEZAND, NETHERLANDS.

ENCOUNTER route and voyage history

ENCOUNTER is currently on a voyage from ROTTERDAM WAALHAVEN to BILBAO with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-09T10:00:00Z. The live route and current course of ENCOUNTER 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

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

  • MMSI: 245078000
  • IMO: 9255775
  • Call sign: PHAO
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Netherlands

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ENCOUNTER right now?+
ENCOUNTER is currently under way in the Bay of Biscay. It is sailing from ROTTERDAM WAALHAVEN to BILBAO with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 10:00 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 ENCOUNTER?+
ENCOUNTER broadcasts MMSI 245078000 and is registered as IMO 9255775, with call sign PHAO. 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 ENCOUNTER?+
ENCOUNTER 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 ENCOUNTER?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ENCOUNTER 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 ENCOUNTER'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 ENCOUNTER?+
ENCOUNTER is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, ENCOUNTER 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. ENCOUNTER has a gross tonnage of 7,642 GT.

ENCOUNTER — Key Facts

MMSI
245078000
IMO number
9255775
Call sign
PHAO
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
13.1 knots
Course over ground
162.0°
Heading
249°
Last known position
47.3732°, -5.2282°
Destination
BILBAO
ETA
2026-09-09T10:00:00Z
Departure port
ROTTERDAM WAALHAVEN
Actual time of departure
2026-09-06T23:38:00Z
Current draught
7.2 m
Maximum static draught
6.2 m
Year built
2004-01-01
Gross tonnage
7642
Dead weight
9335 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T13:58:00Z