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BITHAV — Tanker · IMO 9211535

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World map showing the last known position of BITHAV at 51° 56.005' N, 3° 43.779' E
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BITHAV is currently under way in the North Sea, at 51.9334° N, 3.7296° E, making 0.1 knots on a course of 241°. It is sailing from EASTHAM to ROTTERDAM ANCH with an ETA of 6 Sep 2026, 13:59 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 16:55 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
240.5°
/ 335°
Course / Heading
4.9 m
Static Draught
5 m
Current Draught

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United Kingdom flag
EASTHAMGBEAM
ATD
14:27 UTCSep 3, 2026
ETA
13:59 UTCSep 6, 2026
BITHAV

BITHAV

Identity

Tanker
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
9211535
IMO Number
246697000
MMSI
PCAQ
Call Sign

Specifications

115 m × 16 m
Length × Breadth
2000-01-01
Year Built
6,384 t
Deadweight
4,980 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
SCHEEPSWERF DE BIESBOSCH - DORDRECHT, NETHERLANDS
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
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 EASTHAM
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Destination Port
Port of ROTTERDAM ANCH
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for ROTTERDAM ANCH (NOKSU).

About BITHAV

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BITHAV — Tanker

Built in 2000, with a gross tonnage of 4,980 GT, and a dead weight of 6,384 tonnes, BITHAV is a tanker registered under the Netherlands flag. The vessel is owned by TARBIT TANKERS - DORDRECHT, NETHERLANDS, built by SCHEEPSWERF DE BIESBOSCH - DORDRECHT, NETHERLANDS.

BITHAV route and voyage history

BITHAV is currently on a voyage from EASTHAM to ROTTERDAM ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-06T13:59:00Z. The live route and current course of BITHAV 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

BITHAV is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as BITHAV can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BITHAV right now?+
BITHAV is currently under way in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from EASTHAM to ROTTERDAM ANCH with an ETA of 6 Sep 2026, 13:59 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 BITHAV?+
BITHAV broadcasts MMSI 246697000 and is registered as IMO 9211535, with call sign PCAQ. 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 BITHAV?+
BITHAV is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the NL flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker and full NL flag list at /flag/nl.
How can I see the live position of BITHAV?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BITHAV 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 BITHAV'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 BITHAV?+
BITHAV is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, BITHAV sits in the same design class as the other tankers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tanker directory at /vessel-type/tanker. BITHAV has a gross tonnage of 4,980 GT.

BITHAV — Key Facts

MMSI
246697000
IMO number
9211535
Call sign
PCAQ
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
240.5°
Heading
335°
Last known position
51.9334°, 3.7296°
Destination
ROTTERDAM ANCH
ETA
2026-09-06T13:59:00Z
Departure port
EASTHAM
Actual time of departure
2026-09-03T14:27:00Z
Current draught
5 m
Maximum static draught
4.9 m
Year built
2000-01-01
Gross tonnage
4980
Dead weight
6384 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T16:55:54Z