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POLAR EXPLORER — Tug · IMO 7415137

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World map showing the last known position of POLAR EXPLORER at 62° 49.853' N, 17° 52.512' E
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POLAR EXPLORER is currently moored in the Baltic Sea, at 62.8309° N, 17.8752° E. It is sailing from KARLSBORG to KARLSBORG with an ETA of 4 Sep 2026, 07:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 18:36 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
356.0°
/ 64°
Course / Heading
4.8 m
Static Draught
4.8 m
Current Draught

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ATD
11:58 UTCApr 9, 2026
ETA
07:00 UTCSep 4, 2026
POLAR EXPLORER

POLAR EXPLORER

Identity

Tug
Type
Sweden flagSE
Flag
7415137
IMO Number
266450000
MMSI
SBET
Call Sign

Specifications

78 m × 14 m
Length × Breadth
1976-01-01
Year Built
1,791 t
Deadweight
1,976 t
Gross Tonnage
6,700 kW
Engine Power
ELSFLETHER WERFT - ELSFLETH, GERMANY
Builder
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Class Society
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About POLAR EXPLORER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

POLAR EXPLORER — Tug

Built in 1976, with a gross tonnage of 1,976 GT, and a dead weight of 1,791 tonnes, POLAR EXPLORER is a tug registered under the Sweden flag. The vessel is owned by EIDE MARINE SERVICES HOYLANDSBYGD, NORWAY, built by ELSFLETHER WERFT - ELSFLETH, GERMANY.

POLAR EXPLORER route and voyage history

POLAR EXPLORER is currently on a voyage from KARLSBORG to KARLSBORG with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-04T07:00:00Z. The live route and current course of POLAR EXPLORER 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

POLAR EXPLORER is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as POLAR EXPLORER can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 266450000
  • IMO: 7415137
  • Call sign: SBET
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Sweden

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is POLAR EXPLORER right now?+
POLAR EXPLORER is currently moored in the Baltic Sea, within the Baltic Sea trade route. It is sailing from KARLSBORG to KARLSBORG with an ETA of 4 Sep 2026, 07:00 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 POLAR EXPLORER?+
POLAR EXPLORER broadcasts MMSI 266450000 and is registered as IMO 7415137, with call sign SBET. 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 POLAR EXPLORER?+
POLAR EXPLORER is classified as a tug vessel registered under the SE 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 SE flag list at /flag/se.
How can I see the live position of POLAR EXPLORER?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from POLAR EXPLORER 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 POLAR EXPLORER'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 POLAR EXPLORER?+
POLAR EXPLORER is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, POLAR EXPLORER 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. POLAR EXPLORER has a gross tonnage of 1,976 GT.

POLAR EXPLORER — Key Facts

MMSI
266450000
IMO number
7415137
Call sign
SBET
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
SE
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
356.0°
Heading
64°
Last known position
62.8309°, 17.8752°
Destination
KARLSBORG
ETA
2026-09-04T07:00:00Z
Departure port
KARLSBORG
Actual time of departure
2026-04-09T11:58:00Z
Current draught
4.8 m
Maximum static draught
4.8 m
Year built
1976-01-01
Gross tonnage
1976
Dead weight
1791 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T18:36:00Z