Portugal flag

PLACEBO — Sailing Vessel · MMSI 263440908

PTClass B
World map showing the last known position of PLACEBO at 38° 43.906' N, 27° 3.349' W
NSEW
Export PLACEBO's past journey as a videoMP4 in 16:9, 9:16 or 1:1 · up to 90 days
Current PositionNo recent signal

PLACEBO has not broadcast an AIS position for 10 days. Its most recent report placed it in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 38.7318° N, 27.0558° W, on 28 Oct 2026, 02:58 UTC. It was sailing from HORTA to PRAIA DA VITORIA.

Updated 10 days using terrestrial data
Live Satellite · latest position

See where PLACEBO is now

1 credit fetches 1 satellite position.

Terrestrial data is 10 days old. Use a satellite credit for the latest position, updated minutes ago — satellites track vessels in the deep sea.

Get satellite data
Auto top-up

On for your next purchase

Turn off to prevent future automatic charges.

Class B
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
205.0°
/ 103°
Course / Heading
---
Static Draught
---
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Portugal flag
HORTAPTHOR
ATD
09:10 UTCSep 9, 2024
ETA
03:53 UTCSep 10, 2024
PLACEBO

PLACEBO

Identity

Sailing Vessel
Type
Portugal flagPT
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
263440908
MMSI
CRA8848
Call Sign

Specifications

N/A
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
Live tracking · 50,000+ mariners

Track PLACEBO live on MarineRadar

Real-time AIS positions, voyage history, and arrival alerts for PLACEBO — straight from your phone.

Live AIS positionsVoyage historyArrival alerts
Get the App

4.6 ★ · 18,000 reviews

About PLACEBO

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

PLACEBO — Sailing Vessel

PLACEBO is a sailing vessel registered under the Portugal flag.

PLACEBO route and voyage history

PLACEBO is currently on a voyage from HORTA to PRAIA DA VITORIA with an estimated arrival on 2024-09-10T03:53:00Z. The live route and current course of PLACEBO 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 PLACEBO can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full sailing vessel fleet at /vessel-type/yacht.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is PLACEBO right now?

+

PLACEBO has not broadcast an AIS position for 10 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the North Atlantic Ocean, on 28 Oct 2026, 02:58 UTC. It was sailing from HORTA to PRAIA DA VITORIA. 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 PLACEBO?

+

PLACEBO broadcasts MMSI 263440908, with call sign CRA8848. 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 PLACEBO?

+

PLACEBO is classified as a sailing vessel vessel registered under the PT flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full sailing vessel fleet at /vessel-type/yacht and full PT flag list at /flag/pt.

How can I see the live position of PLACEBO?

+

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

+

As a sailing vessel, PLACEBO sits in the same design class as the other sailing vessels listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full sailing vessel directory at /vessel-type/yacht.

PLACEBO — Key Facts

MMSI
263440908
Call sign
CRA8848
Vessel type
Sailing Vessel
Flag state
PT
Navigation status
Class B
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
205.0°
Heading
103°
Last known position
38.7318°, -27.0558°
Destination
PRAIA DA VITORIA
ETA
2024-09-10T03:53:00Z
Departure port
HORTA
Actual time of departure
2024-09-09T09:10:00Z
AIS last updated
2026-10-28T02:58:00Z