Port of Kats
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Kats: 1 ship in port now, 3 arrivals and 2 departures in the last 24 h (detected from AIS, as of Oct 1, 2026, 21:22 UTC).
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- In port now
- 1
- Arrivals, last 24 h
- 3
- Departures, last 24 h
- 2
- Ships nearby, last 6 h
- 40
Arrivals and departures AIS-detected
Ships Voydar detected in port from their AIS positions: who is in port now and who left in the last 48 hours. Calls shorter than 30 minutes are not shown, and at places without a charted harbour only ships with an IMO number count. Times UTC.
In port now
| Vessel | Arrived |
|---|---|
 KG9 PIETERNELLAFishing | Oct 1, 2026, 17:34 UTC |
Left in the last 48 h
| Vessel | Left | Time in port |
|---|---|---|
| YE42 ANNA ELIZABETHFishing | Oct 1, 2026, 11:48 UTC | 1 h 34 min |
| BRU 48 ADRIAANFishing | Oct 1, 2026, 08:05 UTC | 1 h 14 min |
As of Oct 1, 2026, 21:22 UTC.
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Ships Voydar detected arriving at Kats on each of the last 30 days (UTC), counted once per ship per day. A day with no bar had no detected arrivals, which can also mean a gap in our AIS coverage.
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| Day (UTC) | Ships arriving |
|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | 1 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | 1 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 0 |
Vessels near Kats
Ships Voydar received on AIS near the port in the last 6 hours, most recent first. Being near a port is not a port call; the board above lists calls.
| Vessel | Type | IMO / MMSI | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|
 VITA NOVAPleasure craft | Pleasure craft | MMSI 205380670 | |
| NOVA SPESCargo | Cargo | MMSI 244710022 | |
 BLANDINATanker | Tanker | MMSI 211501520 | |
| SECOND DRIVESailing | Sailing | MMSI 244615716 | |
| VEERETanker | Tanker | MMSI 244700427 | |
| ORIONWing in ground | Wing in ground | MMSI 244740335 | |
| TWO RIVERSWing in ground | Wing in ground | MMSI 244000389 | |
| MATHILDECargo | Cargo | MMSI 244670217 | |
| VROLIJKE VISSERPassenger | Passenger | MMSI 244700806 | |
| ZZ-6 NOOITGEDACHTFishing | Fishing | IMO 9121455 | |
| ANNE MARELPleasure craft | Pleasure craft | MMSI 244373053 | |
| VRIJBUITERPassenger | Passenger | MMSI 244650232 | |
| SIENTJEPleasure craft | Pleasure craft | MMSI 244720364 | |
| AMORECargo | Cargo | MMSI 244740863 | |
| KNRM-R&J VAN WIJKSearch and rescue | Search and rescue | MMSI 246893000 | |
| RAINBOWTanker | Tanker | MMSI 211782050 | |
| PHANTOMPleasure craft | Pleasure craft | MMSI 211334580 | |
| WILLEM-B SRTug | Tug | IMO 8433681 | |
 LA LIBERTECargo | Cargo | MMSI 226013770 | |
| MEERMIN IVOther | Other | MMSI 244837000 | |
| SKYFALLCargo | Cargo | MMSI 244660175 | |
| LAVOROCargo | Cargo | MMSI 244850073 | |
| SUERTEPleasure craft | Pleasure craft | MMSI 205392130 | |
| PUFFINSailing | Sailing | MMSI 211841500 | |
| SCALDIS | — | MMSI 244700698 | |
| CAPE CARROTSailing | Sailing | MMSI 244850484 | |
| ENJOYTanker | Tanker | MMSI 244660530 | |
| ANDREACargo | Cargo | IMO 9350939 | |
| AVONTUURPassenger | Passenger | MMSI 244770387 | |
| ESCAPEPleasure craft | Pleasure craft | MMSI 205599370 | |
| KG9 PIETERNELLAFishing | Fishing | IMO 8516940 | |
| REVENUTug | Tug | MMSI 244670072 | |
| LIMAROTanker | Tanker | MMSI 244719540 | |
| DELTA BAYPleasure craft | Pleasure craft | MMSI 244179659 | |
| ONRUSTPassenger | Passenger | MMSI 244700956 | |
| SWISS LNG ITanker | Tanker | MMSI 244797142 | |
| FOREVERPleasure craft | Pleasure craft | MMSI 244128475 | |
| MITCHELL-FCargo | Cargo | MMSI 205520090 | |
| PETRONITanker | Tanker | MMSI 205473290 | |
| UNDECIMOCargo | Cargo | MMSI 244371282 |
Water level
Latest readings at gauges within 20 km of Kats, as published by each water authority, with the last 48 hours. Times in UTC.
| Gauge | Level | Change (3 h) | Last 48 h | Reading (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kast Zanskreeksluis kolk1relative to NAP · 2.6 km away | -2 cm | +4 cm | ||
| Stavenisserelative to NAP · 10.1 km away | 4 cm | -196 cm | ||
| Arnemuiden Oranjeplaatrelative to NAP · 12.8 km away | -4 cm | 0 cm |
Source: Rijkswaterstaat Waterwebservices (water heights, NAP). Water levels: Rijkswaterstaat (Waterinfo), public domain. Licence: Public Domain Mark 1.0.
Gauges are matched to this port by distance (within 20 km of the port position), a link derived by Voydar, not stated by the authority. Levels are relative to each gauge's own reference level: they are not water depths. Not for navigation.
Forecast
Model forecast for Kats over the next 72 hours, every 6 hours: wind, gusts, waves and visibility. Times in UTC.
| Time (UTC) | Wind (kn) | From | Gusts (kn) | Waves (m) | Period (s) | Visibility (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 238° | 10 | 0.4 | 4 | 24 | |
| 5 | 214° | 9 | 0.4 | 4 | 23 | |
| 5 | 220° | 10 | 0.4 | 4 | 24 | |
| 1 | 267° | 6 | 0.3 | 3 | 24 | |
| 3 | 157° | 5 | 0.2 | 3 | 24 | |
| 3 | 189° | 5 | 0.2 | 3 | 24 | |
| 3 | 211° | 7 | 0.2 | 3 | 24 | |
| 5 | 290° | 9 | 0.3 | 3 | 24 | |
| 2 | 262° | 4 | 0.3 | 4 | 24 | |
| 1 | 323° | 4 | 0.3 | 3 | 24 | |
| 3 | 156° | 7 | 0.3 | 4 | 24 |
Forecast: ECMWF IFS 0.25° + ECMWF WAM, run of Oct 1, 2026, 12:00 UTC. Visibility: NOAA GFS 0.25° + GFS-Wave (WAVEWATCH III), run of Oct 1, 2026, 12:00 UTC. Waves are taken from the wave model's nearest sea point, 22 km away.
Source: ECMWF open data (IFS 0.25° forecasts, ECMWF WAM waves). This service is based on data and products of the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF). Source: www.ecmwf.int. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Licence: CC-BY-4.0 + ECMWF Terms of Use.
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° and GFS-Wave (WAVEWATCH III) forecasts. Forecast: NOAA NCEP GFS / GFS-Wave (WAVEWATCH III). Licence: US Government work (public domain); NOAA Open Data Dissemination.
A model forecast, not an observation. Not for navigation.
Marine conditions near Kats
Live wind, waves and water temperature from nearby NOAA buoys and tide gauges — free government data the incumbents charge for.
Weather buoys
- North Sea207.5 km
- F3 Light Vessel210.3 km
- Thames219.8 km
- Carrack AWS250.6 km
- North Sea252.4 km
Source: NOAA National Data Buoy Center & CO-OPS Tides & Currents — public domain.
Marine accidents investigated nearby Authority-reported
2 accidents and incidents within 100 km of the port in the published records of national accident-investigation boards since Feb 22, 2015, located where the board states a position. The most recent:
- Jun 2, 2015ACCNTSB marine investigations (CAROL)93 km away
Courage, North Sea approx 40 NM East of Harwich, UK, GB (NTSB DCA15RM024) · Courage
- Feb 22, 2015ACCNTSB marine investigations (CAROL)21 km away
St. Louis Express / Hammersmith Bridge, Walsoorden, NL (NTSB DCA15RM014) · ANTIBES EXPRESS
Source: NTSB marine investigations (CAROL). Courtesy: National Transportation Safety Board. Licence: US Government work (17 U.S.C. §105), public domain.
Piracy and anti-shipping incidents nearby
5 incidents within 100 km of the port in NGA's Anti-Shipping Activity Messages (ASAM) archive since Oct 6, 1999. NGA stopped updating the archive in 2024. The most recent:
- OtherMar 20, 2022Tanker11 km away
NETHERLANDS: On 20 March, a group of protesters onboard small boats met the Malta-flagged tanker WAIKIKI while on its way to the port of Rotterdam, near position 51-38N 003-59E. According to press reports, environmental activists were protesting against oil imports from Russia. The tanker was loaded with 100,000 tons of crude oil.
- OtherMar 20, 2022Tanker42 km away
BELGIUM: On 20 March, a group of protesters onboard small boats swarmed the Liberia-flagged tanker SCF BALTICA while transiting to the port of Antwerp, near position 51-19N 004-19E. According to press reports environmental activists were protesting against oil imports from Russia. The group was holding banners and swimmers were also seen in front of the tanker. The tanker was loaded with 85,000 tons of fuel oil.
- OtherJan 16, 2021Merchant Vessel53 km away
On 16 January, customs officers in Rotterdam discovered two separate shipments of cocaine, totaling approximately 1,069 kilograms. The first shipment of 839 kilograms was found in a shipping container from Brazil with two old Volkswagen vans. The second shipment of 230 kilograms of cocaine was found in a shipping container full of beer.
- Pirate AssaultMar 28, 2001Vessel70 km away
BELGIUM: THE 22,300-TON, NIS-FLAG BULK CARRIER (SPAR EIGHT) WAS BOARDED 28 MAR AT 0240 LOCAL TIME BY TWO ARMED MEN WHO ENTERED THE MASTER'S CABIN, BOUND HIS HANDS AND FEET, AND RANSACKED THE CABIN, APPARENTLY IN SEARCH OF KEYS OR SAFE COMBINATION. THE THIEVES TOOK $320 FROM THE MASTER'S WALLET AND LEFT THE SHIP.
- OtherOct 6, 1999Vessel54 km away
THE 20,391-TON, PANAMANIAN-FLAG RO-RO, MSC CARMEN, WAS BLOCKADED IN A REPAIR DOCK IN ANTWERP (51-13N 004-24E) BY GREENPEACE ACTIVISTS, PROTESTING ITS COATING WITH A PAINT USING THE CHEMICAL TBT WHICH IS NOT REGISTERED FOR USE IN BELGIUM.
Source: NGA Anti-Shipping Activity Messages. This reproduction, partial or complete, of any National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA) or Defense Mapping Agency (DMA) product, information or data is not approved, authorized or endorsed by the Secretary of Defense, the Director of National Intelligence, the Director, NGA or any other element of the US Government. The US Government and NGA accept no liability for the accuracy or quality of this reproduction or the use of any NGA, NIMA or DMA products, information or data. Licence: US Government work — "NGA claims no copyright or other intellectual property right".
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