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DANCING WATER — Tug · IMO 9065807

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DANCING WATER is currently positioned in the North Sea, at 52.3968° N, 4.8596° E. It is sailing from IJMUIDEN to AMSTERDAM with an ETA of 3 Nov 2026, 20:46 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 22:09 UTC.

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Restricted manoeuverability
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
295.4°
/ 219°
Course / Heading
2.9 m
Static Draught
2.9 m
Current Draught

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ATD
19:46 UTCNov 3, 2026
ETA
20:46 UTCNov 3, 2026
DANCING WATER

DANCING WATER

Identity

Tug
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
9065807
IMO Number
246683000
MMSI
PBYJ
Call Sign

Specifications

19 m × 6 m
Length × Breadth
1993-01-01
Year Built
40 t
Deadweight
57 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
MCTAY MARINE - BROMBOROUGH, U.K.
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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About DANCING WATER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

DANCING WATER — Tug

Built in 1993, with a gross tonnage of 57 GT, and a dead weight of 40 tonnes, DANCING WATER is a tug registered under the Netherlands flag. The vessel is built by MCTAY MARINE - BROMBOROUGH, U.K..

DANCING WATER route and voyage history

DANCING WATER is currently on a voyage from IJMUIDEN to AMSTERDAM with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-03T20:46:00Z. The live route and current course of DANCING WATER 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

DANCING WATER is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as DANCING WATER can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 246683000
  • IMO: 9065807
  • Call sign: PBYJ
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Netherlands

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is DANCING WATER right now?

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DANCING WATER is currently in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from IJMUIDEN to AMSTERDAM with an ETA of 3 Nov 2026, 20:46 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 DANCING WATER?

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DANCING WATER broadcasts MMSI 246683000 and is registered as IMO 9065807, with call sign PBYJ. 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 DANCING WATER?

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DANCING WATER 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 DANCING WATER?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from DANCING WATER 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 DANCING WATER'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 DANCING WATER?

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DANCING WATER is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, DANCING WATER 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. DANCING WATER has a gross tonnage of 57 GT.

DANCING WATER — Key Facts

MMSI
246683000
IMO number
9065807
Call sign
PBYJ
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Restricted manoeuverability
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
295.4°
Heading
219°
Last known position
52.3968°, 4.8596°
Destination
AMSTERDAM
ETA
2026-11-03T20:46:00Z
Departure port
IJMUIDEN
Actual time of departure
2026-11-03T19:46:00Z
Current draught
2.9 m
Maximum static draught
2.9 m
Year built
1993-01-01
Gross tonnage
57
Dead weight
40 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T22:09:11Z