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CHRISTOPHORUS — Dredger · IMO 6809769

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CHRISTOPHORUS is currently under way in the English Channel, at 49.9502° N, 1.0878° E, making 9.9 knots on a course of 14°. It is sailing from DIEPPE to DIEPPE with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 14:16 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 18:30 UTC.

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Restricted manoeuverability
Current Navigational Status
9.9 kn
Speed
14.1°
/ 4°
Course / Heading
2.8 m
Static Draught
2.8 m
Current Draught

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DIEPPEFRDPE
ATD
13:53 UTCNov 7, 2026
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ETA
14:16 UTCNov 7, 2026
CHRISTOPHORUS

CHRISTOPHORUS

Identity

Dredger
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
6809769
IMO Number
245121000
MMSI
PDKQ
Call Sign

Specifications

81 m × 10 m
Length × Breadth
1969-01-01
Year Built
1,535 t
Deadweight
920 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
JANSEN SCHIFFSWERFT - LEER, GERMANY
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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About CHRISTOPHORUS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

CHRISTOPHORUS — Dredger

Built in 1969, with a gross tonnage of 920 GT, and a dead weight of 1,535 tonnes, CHRISTOPHORUS is a dredger registered under the Netherlands flag. The vessel is owned by VAN DEN HERIK AANNEMINGSBEDRIJF - SLIEDRECHT, NETHERLANDS, built by JANSEN SCHIFFSWERFT - LEER, GERMANY.

CHRISTOPHORUS route and voyage history

CHRISTOPHORUS is currently on a voyage from DIEPPE to DIEPPE with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-07T14:16:00Z. The live route and current course of CHRISTOPHORUS 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is CHRISTOPHORUS right now?

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CHRISTOPHORUS is currently under way in the English Channel, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from DIEPPE to DIEPPE with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 14:16 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 CHRISTOPHORUS?

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CHRISTOPHORUS broadcasts MMSI 245121000 and is registered as IMO 6809769, with call sign PDKQ. 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 CHRISTOPHORUS?

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

How can I see the live position of CHRISTOPHORUS?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from CHRISTOPHORUS 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 CHRISTOPHORUS's position updated?

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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 CHRISTOPHORUS?

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CHRISTOPHORUS is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a dredger, CHRISTOPHORUS sits in the same design class as the other dredgers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full dredger directory at /vessel-type/military-special. CHRISTOPHORUS has a gross tonnage of 920 GT.

CHRISTOPHORUS — Key Facts

MMSI
245121000
IMO number
6809769
Call sign
PDKQ
Vessel type
Dredger
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Restricted manoeuverability
Current speed
9.9 knots
Course over ground
14.1°
Heading
4°
Last known position
49.9502°, 1.0878°
Destination
DIEPPE
ETA
2026-11-07T14:16:00Z
Departure port
DIEPPE
Actual time of departure
2026-11-07T13:53:00Z
Current draught
2.8 m
Maximum static draught
2.8 m
Year built
1969-01-01
Gross tonnage
920
Dead weight
1535 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T18:30:15Z