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VB ROTTERDAM — Tug · IMO 9816658

NLUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of VB ROTTERDAM at 51° 54.122' N, 4° 24.956' E
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Current PositionLast report

VB ROTTERDAM was last reported under way in the North Sea, at 51.9020° N, 4.4159° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 10:16 UTC. It was sailing from ROTTERDAM MAASVLAKTE to ROTTERDAM WAALHAVEN with an ETA of 16 Aug 2026, 21:32 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
9.0 kn
Speed
255.8°
/ 251°
Course / Heading
6 m
Static Draught
6 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
19:44 UTCAug 16, 2026
ETA
21:32 UTCAug 16, 2026
VB ROTTERDAM

VB ROTTERDAM

Identity

Tug
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
9816658
IMO Number
245484000
MMSI
PDLN
Call Sign

Specifications

29 m × 13 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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Flag State
All NL-flagged vessels
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Vessel Type
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Departure Port
Port of ROTTERDAM MAASVLAKTE
Port traffic, arrivals and live vessel positions for ROTTERDAM MAASVLAKTE (NLMSV).
Destination Port
Port of ROTTERDAM WAALHAVEN
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for ROTTERDAM WAALHAVEN (NLWAL).

About VB ROTTERDAM

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VB ROTTERDAM — Tug

VB ROTTERDAM is a tug registered under the Netherlands flag.

VB ROTTERDAM route and voyage history

VB ROTTERDAM is currently on a voyage from ROTTERDAM MAASVLAKTE to ROTTERDAM WAALHAVEN with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-16T21:32:00Z. The live route and current course of VB ROTTERDAM 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 VB ROTTERDAM can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 245484000
  • IMO: 9816658
  • Call sign: PDLN
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Netherlands

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VB ROTTERDAM right now?+
VB ROTTERDAM was last reported under way in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor, on 8 Sep 2026, 10:16 UTC. It was sailing from ROTTERDAM MAASVLAKTE to ROTTERDAM WAALHAVEN with an ETA of 16 Aug 2026, 21:32 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 VB ROTTERDAM?+
VB ROTTERDAM broadcasts MMSI 245484000 and is registered as IMO 9816658, with call sign PDLN. 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 VB ROTTERDAM?+
VB ROTTERDAM is classified as a tug vessel registered under the NL flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel and full NL flag list at /flag/nl.
How can I see the live position of VB ROTTERDAM?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VB ROTTERDAM 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 VB ROTTERDAM'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 VB ROTTERDAM?+
As a tug, VB ROTTERDAM sits in the same design class as the other tugs listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tug directory at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

VB ROTTERDAM — Key Facts

MMSI
245484000
IMO number
9816658
Call sign
PDLN
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
9.0 knots
Course over ground
255.8°
Heading
251°
Last known position
51.9020°, 4.4159°
Destination
ROTTERDAM WAALHAVEN
ETA
2026-08-16T21:32:00Z
Departure port
ROTTERDAM MAASVLAKTE
Actual time of departure
2026-08-16T19:44:00Z
Current draught
6 m
Maximum static draught
6 m
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T10:16:33Z