Netherlands flag

RIO — Dredger · IMO 8613047

NLRestricted manoeuverability
World map showing the last known position of RIO at 55° 43.660' N, 21° 4.075' E
NSEW
Export RIO's past journey as a videoMP4 in 16:9, 9:16 or 1:1 · up to 90 days
Current PositionLast report

RIO was last reported under way in the Baltic Sea, at 55.7277° N, 21.0679° E, on 5 Nov 2026, 22:31 UTC. It was sailing from KLAIPEDA to KLAIPEDA with an ETA of 30 Oct 2026, 07:43 UTC.

Updated 14 hours using terrestrial data
Live Satellite · latest position

See where RIO is now

1 credit fetches 1 satellite position.

Terrestrial data is 14 hours old. Use a satellite credit for the latest position, updated minutes ago — satellites track vessels in the deep sea.

Get satellite data
Auto top-up

On for your next purchase

Turn off to prevent future automatic charges.

Restricted manoeuverability
Current Navigational Status
2.1 kn
Speed
322.2°
/ 336°
Course / Heading
5.8 m
Static Draught
3.6 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
16:29 UTCNov 3, 2026
ETA
07:43 UTCOct 30, 2026
RIO

RIO

Identity

Dredger
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
8613047
IMO Number
245618000
MMSI
PHCL
Call Sign

Specifications

82 m × 16 m
Length × Breadth
1987-01-01
Year Built
1,700 t
Deadweight
2,756 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
CONSTRUCTIONS MECANIQUES DE NORMANDIE - CHERBOURG, FRANCE
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
Live tracking · 50,000+ mariners

Track RIO live on MarineRadar

Real-time AIS positions, voyage history, and arrival alerts for RIO — straight from your phone.

Live AIS positionsVoyage historyArrival alerts
Get the App

4.6 ★ · 18,000 reviews

About RIO

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

RIO — Dredger

Built in 1987, with a gross tonnage of 2,756 GT, and a dead weight of 1,700 tonnes, RIO is a dredger registered under the Netherlands flag. The vessel is owned by DC RIVER - BRESKENS, NETHERLANDS, built by CONSTRUCTIONS MECANIQUES DE NORMANDIE - CHERBOURG, FRANCE.

RIO route and voyage history

RIO is currently on a voyage from KLAIPEDA to KLAIPEDA with an estimated arrival on 2026-10-30T07:43:00Z. The live route and current course of RIO 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

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

+

RIO was last reported under way in the Baltic Sea, within the Baltic Sea trade route, on 5 Nov 2026, 22:31 UTC. It was sailing from KLAIPEDA to KLAIPEDA with an ETA of 30 Oct 2026, 07:43 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 RIO?

+

RIO broadcasts MMSI 245618000 and is registered as IMO 8613047, with call sign PHCL. 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 RIO?

+

RIO 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 RIO?

+

MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from RIO 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 RIO'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 RIO?

+

RIO is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a dredger, RIO 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. RIO has a gross tonnage of 2,756 GT.

RIO — Key Facts

MMSI
245618000
IMO number
8613047
Call sign
PHCL
Vessel type
Dredger
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Restricted manoeuverability
Current speed
2.1 knots
Course over ground
322.2°
Heading
336°
Last known position
55.7277°, 21.0679°
Destination
KLAIPEDA
ETA
2026-10-30T07:43:00Z
Departure port
KLAIPEDA
Actual time of departure
2026-11-03T16:29:00Z
Current draught
3.6 m
Maximum static draught
5.8 m
Year built
1987-01-01
Gross tonnage
2756
Dead weight
1700 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-05T22:31:59Z