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RUYTER — Dredger · IMO 9085467

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RUYTER was last reported under way in the North Sea, at 51.4662° N, 3.4339° E, on 5 Nov 2026, 18:26 UTC. It was sailing from VLISSINGEN STAD to ANTWERP ANCH with an ETA of 5 Nov 2026, 16:32 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
11.2 kn
Speed
144.2°
/ 144°
Course / Heading
3 m
Static Draught
3 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
14:21 UTCNov 5, 2026
ETA
16:32 UTCNov 5, 2026
RUYTER

RUYTER

Identity

Dredger
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
9085467
IMO Number
245231000
MMSI
PGZJ
Call Sign

Specifications

82 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
1994-01-01
Year Built
2,800 t
Deadweight
1,455 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
BARKMEIJER STROOBOS - STROOBOS, NETHERLANDS
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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About RUYTER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

RUYTER — Dredger

Built in 1994, with a gross tonnage of 1,455 GT, and a dead weight of 2,800 tonnes, RUYTER is a dredger registered under the Netherlands flag. The vessel is owned by TERNEUZEN TRANSPORT - TERNEUZEN, NETHERLANDS, built by BARKMEIJER STROOBOS - STROOBOS, NETHERLANDS.

RUYTER route and voyage history

RUYTER is currently on a voyage from VLISSINGEN STAD to ANTWERP ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-05T16:32:00Z. The live route and current course of RUYTER 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

RUYTER is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as RUYTER 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 RUYTER right now?

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RUYTER was last reported under way in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor, on 5 Nov 2026, 18:26 UTC. It was sailing from VLISSINGEN STAD to ANTWERP ANCH with an ETA of 5 Nov 2026, 16:32 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 RUYTER?

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RUYTER broadcasts MMSI 245231000 and is registered as IMO 9085467, with call sign PGZJ. 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 RUYTER?

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RUYTER 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 RUYTER?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from 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.

How often is RUYTER'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 RUYTER?

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RUYTER is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a dredger, RUYTER 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. RUYTER has a gross tonnage of 1,455 GT.

RUYTER — Key Facts

MMSI
245231000
IMO number
9085467
Call sign
PGZJ
Vessel type
Dredger
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
11.2 knots
Course over ground
144.2°
Heading
144°
Last known position
51.4662°, 3.4339°
Destination
ANTWERP ANCH
ETA
2026-11-05T16:32:00Z
Departure port
VLISSINGEN STAD
Actual time of departure
2026-11-05T14:21:00Z
Current draught
3 m
Maximum static draught
3 m
Year built
1994-01-01
Gross tonnage
1455
Dead weight
2800 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-05T18:26:41Z