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ELBE — Dredger · IMO 9452842

NLRestricted Manoeuvrability
World map showing the last known position of ELBE at 37° 39.297' S, 176° 10.667' E
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Current PositionLive

ELBE is currently under way in the South Pacific Ocean, at 37.6549° S, 176.1778° E, making 2.0 knots on a course of 7°. It is sailing from TAURANGA to TAURANGA with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 12:59 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 14:05 UTC.

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Restricted Manoeuvrability
Current Navigational Status
2.0 kn
Speed
7.0°
/ 332°
Course / Heading
4.2 m
Static Draught
4.2 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
11:47 UTCSep 8, 2026
ETA
12:59 UTCSep 8, 2026
ELBE

ELBE

Identity

Dredger
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
9452842
IMO Number
245272000
MMSI
PBMK
Call Sign

Specifications

80 m × 15 m
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About ELBE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ELBE — Dredger

ELBE is a dredger registered under the Netherlands flag.

ELBE route and voyage history

ELBE is currently on a voyage from TAURANGA to TAURANGA with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T12:59:00Z. The live route and current course of ELBE 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

Vessels in the same class as ELBE 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 ELBE right now?+
ELBE is currently under way in the South Pacific Ocean. It is sailing from TAURANGA to TAURANGA with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 12:59 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 ELBE?+
ELBE broadcasts MMSI 245272000 and is registered as IMO 9452842, with call sign PBMK. 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 ELBE?+
ELBE 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 ELBE?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ELBE 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 ELBE'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 ELBE?+
As a dredger, ELBE 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.

ELBE — Key Facts

MMSI
245272000
IMO number
9452842
Call sign
PBMK
Vessel type
Dredger
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Restricted Manoeuvrability
Current speed
2.0 knots
Course over ground
7.0°
Heading
332°
Last known position
-37.6549°, 176.1778°
Destination
TAURANGA
ETA
2026-09-08T12:59:00Z
Departure port
TAURANGA
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T11:47:00Z
Current draught
4.2 m
Maximum static draught
4.2 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T14:05:08Z