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POLARIS — Pilot Vessel · IMO 9496915

NLMoored
World map showing the last known position of POLARIS at 51° 26.740' N, 3° 35.577' E
NSEW
Current PositionLast report

POLARIS was last reported moored in the North Sea, at 51.4457° N, 3.5929° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 23:44 UTC. It was sailing from HOEK VAN HOLLAND to VLISSINGEN STAD with an ETA of 6 Sep 2026, 18:40 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
2.9°
/ 180°
Course / Heading
4.9 m
Static Draught
4.9 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
13:47 UTCSep 6, 2026
VLISSINGEN STAD
ETA
18:40 UTCSep 6, 2026
POLARIS

POLARIS

Identity

Pilot Vessel
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
9496915
IMO Number
245142000
MMSI
PBZN
Call Sign

Specifications

80 m × 13 m
Length × Breadth
2012-01-01
Year Built
890 t
Deadweight
2,501 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
BARKMEIJER STROOBOS - STROOBOS, NETHERLANDS
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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Departure Port
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About POLARIS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

POLARIS — Pilot Vessel

Built in 2012, with a gross tonnage of 2,501 GT, and a dead weight of 890 tonnes, POLARIS is a pilot vessel registered under the Netherlands flag. The vessel is owned by NEDERLANDS LOODSWEZEN - HOEK VAN HOLLAND, NETHERLANDS, built by BARKMEIJER STROOBOS - STROOBOS, NETHERLANDS.

POLARIS route and voyage history

POLARIS is currently on a voyage from HOEK VAN HOLLAND to VLISSINGEN STAD with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-06T18:40:00Z. The live route and current course of POLARIS 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is POLARIS right now?+
POLARIS was last reported moored in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor, on 8 Sep 2026, 23:44 UTC. It was sailing from HOEK VAN HOLLAND to VLISSINGEN STAD with an ETA of 6 Sep 2026, 18:40 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 POLARIS?+
POLARIS broadcasts MMSI 245142000 and is registered as IMO 9496915, with call sign PBZN. 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 POLARIS?+
POLARIS is classified as a pilot vessel vessel registered under the NL flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full pilot vessel fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel and full NL flag list at /flag/nl.
How can I see the live position of POLARIS?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from POLARIS 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 POLARIS'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 POLARIS?+
POLARIS is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a pilot vessel, POLARIS sits in the same design class as the other pilot vessels listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full pilot vessel directory at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel. POLARIS has a gross tonnage of 2,501 GT.

POLARIS — Key Facts

MMSI
245142000
IMO number
9496915
Call sign
PBZN
Vessel type
Pilot Vessel
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
2.9°
Heading
180°
Last known position
51.4457°, 3.5929°
Destination
VLISSINGEN STAD
ETA
2026-09-06T18:40:00Z
Departure port
HOEK VAN HOLLAND
Actual time of departure
2026-09-06T13:47:00Z
Current draught
4.9 m
Maximum static draught
4.9 m
Year built
2012-01-01
Gross tonnage
2501
Dead weight
890 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T23:44:00Z