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THEODOR ESSBERGER — Tanker · IMO 9403906

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THEODOR ESSBERGER is currently moored in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 54.6264° N, 5.8879° W. It is sailing from DUBLIN to BELFAST with an ETA of 8 Oct 2026, 16:19 UTC. AIS position received 9 Oct 2026, 10:33 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
5.4 kn
Speed
20.0°
/ 26°
Course / Heading
6.2 m
Static Draught
6.3 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

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DUBLINIEDUB
ATD
07:03 UTCOct 8, 2026
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ETA
16:19 UTCOct 8, 2026
THEODOR ESSBERGER

THEODOR ESSBERGER

Identity

Tanker
Type
Portugal flagPT
Flag
9403906
IMO Number
255806146
MMSI
CQAD8
Call Sign

Specifications

106 m × 17 m
Length × Breadth
2008-01-01
Year Built
5,606 t
Deadweight
3,983 t
Gross Tonnage
3,000 kW
Engine Power
ISTANBUL SHIPYARD - ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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About THEODOR ESSBERGER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

THEODOR ESSBERGER — Tanker

Built in 2008, with a gross tonnage of 3,983 GT, and a dead weight of 5,606 tonnes, THEODOR ESSBERGER is a tanker registered under the Portugal flag. The vessel is owned by NORDIC TANKERS MANAGEMENT - COPENHAGEN, DENMARK, built by ISTANBUL SHIPYARD - ISTANBUL, TURKEY.

THEODOR ESSBERGER route and voyage history

THEODOR ESSBERGER is currently on a voyage from DUBLIN to BELFAST with an estimated arrival on 2026-10-08T16:19:00Z. The live route and current course of THEODOR ESSBERGER 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

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

  • MMSI: 255806146
  • IMO: 9403906
  • Call sign: CQAD8
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Portugal

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is THEODOR ESSBERGER right now?

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THEODOR ESSBERGER is currently moored in the North Atlantic Ocean, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from DUBLIN to BELFAST with an ETA of 8 Oct 2026, 16:19 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 THEODOR ESSBERGER?

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THEODOR ESSBERGER broadcasts MMSI 255806146 and is registered as IMO 9403906, with call sign CQAD8. 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 THEODOR ESSBERGER?

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THEODOR ESSBERGER is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the PT 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 PT flag list at /flag/pt.

How can I see the live position of THEODOR ESSBERGER?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from THEODOR ESSBERGER 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 THEODOR ESSBERGER'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 THEODOR ESSBERGER?

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THEODOR ESSBERGER is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, THEODOR ESSBERGER 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. THEODOR ESSBERGER has a gross tonnage of 3,983 GT.

THEODOR ESSBERGER — Key Facts

MMSI
255806146
IMO number
9403906
Call sign
CQAD8
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
PT
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
5.4 knots
Course over ground
20.0°
Heading
26°
Last known position
54.6264°, -5.8879°
Destination
BELFAST
ETA
2026-10-08T16:19:00Z
Departure port
DUBLIN
Actual time of departure
2026-10-08T07:03:00Z
Current draught
6.3 m
Maximum static draught
6.2 m
Year built
2008-01-01
Gross tonnage
3983
Dead weight
5606 t
AIS last updated
2026-10-09T10:33:05Z