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RWS 78Law Enforce · IMO 9479137

NLUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of RWS 78 at 51° 55.313' N, 4° 14.914' E
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Current PositionNo recent signal

RWS 78 has not broadcast an AIS position for 29 days. Its most recent report placed it in the North Sea, at 51.9219° N, 4.2486° E, on 10 Aug 2026, 08:22 UTC. It was sailing from ROTTERDAM to BRESKENS.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
110.0°
/
Course / Heading
1.5 m
Static Draught
1.5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
08:45 UTCJul 16, 2026
ETA
08:45 UTCJul 16, 2026
RWS 78

RWS 78

Identity

Law Enforce
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
9479137
IMO Number
246586000
MMSI
PBSM
Call Sign

Specifications

24 m × 6 m
Length × Breadth
2011-01-01
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
79 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
DE HAAS SCHEEPSBOUWERF - MAASSLUIS, NETHERLANDS
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Dive into the fleet, port, and flag state that RWS 78 is part of.

Flag State
All NL-flagged vessels
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Vessel Type
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Departure Port
Port of ROTTERDAM
Port traffic, arrivals and live vessel positions for ROTTERDAM (NLRTM).
Destination Port
Port of BRESKENS
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for BRESKENS (NLBRS).

About RWS 78

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

RWS 78 — Law Enforce

Built in 2011, with a gross tonnage of 79 GT, RWS 78 is a law enforce registered under the Netherlands flag. The vessel is built by DE HAAS SCHEEPSBOUWERF - MAASSLUIS, NETHERLANDS.

RWS 78 route and voyage history

RWS 78 is currently on a voyage from ROTTERDAM to BRESKENS with an estimated arrival on 2026-07-16T08:45:00Z. The live route and current course of RWS 78 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 RWS 78 can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full law enforce fleet at /vessel-type/military-special.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is RWS 78 right now?+
RWS 78 has not broadcast an AIS position for 29 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the North Sea, on 10 Aug 2026, 08:22 UTC. It was sailing from ROTTERDAM to BRESKENS. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.
What are the identifiers for RWS 78?+
RWS 78 broadcasts MMSI 246586000 and is registered as IMO 9479137, with call sign PBSM. 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 RWS 78?+
RWS 78 is classified as a law enforce vessel registered under the NL flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full law enforce fleet at /vessel-type/military-special and full NL flag list at /flag/nl.
How can I see the live position of RWS 78?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from RWS 78 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 RWS 78'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 RWS 78?+
As a law enforce, RWS 78 sits in the same design class as the other law enforces listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full law enforce directory at /vessel-type/military-special. RWS 78 has a gross tonnage of 79 GT.

RWS 78 — Key Facts

MMSI
246586000
IMO number
9479137
Call sign
PBSM
Vessel type
Law Enforce
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
110.0°
Heading
0°
Last known position
51.9219°, 4.2486°
Destination
BRESKENS
ETA
2026-07-16T08:45:00Z
Departure port
ROTTERDAM
Actual time of departure
2026-07-16T08:45:00Z
Current draught
1.5 m
Maximum static draught
1.5 m
Year built
2011-01-01
Gross tonnage
79
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-08-10T08:22:00Z