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CETUS — Pilot Vessel · IMO 9367102

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CETUS is currently moored in the North Sea, at 51.4436° N, 3.5982° E. It is sailing from VLISSINGEN STAD to ANTWERP ANCH with an ETA of 5 Nov 2026, 04:18 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 09:49 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
176.0°
/ 297°
Course / Heading
3 m
Static Draught
3 m
Current Draught

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VLISSINGEN STAD
ATD
09:40 UTCNov 4, 2026
ETA
04:18 UTCNov 5, 2026
CETUS

CETUS

Identity

Pilot Vessel
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
9367102
IMO Number
246380000
MMSI
PHDH
Call Sign

Specifications

25 m × 14 m
Length × Breadth
2005-01-01
Year Built
14 t
Deadweight
228 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
ABEKING & RASMUSSEN - LEMWERDER, GERMANY
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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About CETUS

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CETUS — Pilot Vessel

Built in 2005, with a gross tonnage of 228 GT, and a dead weight of 14 tonnes, CETUS is a pilot vessel registered under the Netherlands flag. The vessel is built by ABEKING & RASMUSSEN - LEMWERDER, GERMANY.

CETUS route and voyage history

CETUS is currently on a voyage from VLISSINGEN STAD to ANTWERP ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-05T04:18:00Z. The live route and current course of CETUS 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

CETUS is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as CETUS 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 CETUS right now?

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CETUS is currently moored in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from VLISSINGEN STAD to ANTWERP ANCH with an ETA of 5 Nov 2026, 04:18 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 CETUS?

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CETUS broadcasts MMSI 246380000 and is registered as IMO 9367102, with call sign PHDH. 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 CETUS?

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CETUS 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 CETUS?

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

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CETUS is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a pilot vessel, CETUS 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. CETUS has a gross tonnage of 228 GT.

CETUS — Key Facts

MMSI
246380000
IMO number
9367102
Call sign
PHDH
Vessel type
Pilot Vessel
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
176.0°
Heading
297°
Last known position
51.4436°, 3.5982°
Destination
ANTWERP ANCH
ETA
2026-11-05T04:18:00Z
Departure port
VLISSINGEN STAD
Actual time of departure
2026-11-04T09:40:00Z
Current draught
3 m
Maximum static draught
3 m
Year built
2005-01-01
Gross tonnage
228
Dead weight
14 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T09:49:00Z