Elbe (Pilot vessel, Germany flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 1, 2026, 21:21 UTC, not moving, near Bremerhaven (North Sea). The crew-entered destination was BREMERHAVEN (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 1, 2026, 20:37 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is Elbe?

Elbe is a pilot vessel sailing under the flag of Germany, built in 2009 by Abeking & Rasmussen. The vessel is 60.4 m long with a beam of 24.6 m and has a gross tonnage of 2,462.

Who is recorded as the owner or manager of Elbe?

Federal Waterways Engineering and Research Institute is recorded as Registered owner for Elbe (source: Wikidata). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Elbe?

Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Elbe from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels and the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for Elbe. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

Elbe

Pilot vessel · Germany · built 2009 · AIS Class A

IMO9514793MMSI211464420Call signDBEALast AIS position Oct 1, 2026, 21:21 UTC

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In short

Elbe (Pilot vessel, Germany flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 1, 2026, 21:21 UTC, not moving, near Bremerhaven (North Sea). Its crew-entered AIS destination is BREMERHAVEN; its reported draught is 6 m (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 1, 2026, 20:37 UTC). Registered owner: Federal Waterways Engineering and Research Institute (source: Wikidata).

Vessel type: Pilot vessel
Flag: Germany
Year built: 2009
Gross tonnage: 2,462
Size (length × beam): 60 m × 25 m
Registered owner: Federal Waterways Engineering and Research Institute

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Last reported position

received Oct 1, 2026, 21:21 UTC

Position: 53.5526° N, 8.5652° E
Area: North Sea
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Not under command
Speed: 0 kn
Course: 296°
Heading: 328°

53.5526° N, 8.5652° E

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Identity & particulars

Name: Elbe
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9514793
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 211464420
Call signWhat is a call sign?: DBEA
Flag: Germany
Vessel type: Pilot vessel
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 2,462
Length overall: 60.4 m
Beam: 24.6 m
Year built: 2009

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Registered owner: Federal Waterways Engineering and Research Institute
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026
Builder: Abeking & Rasmussen
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Where is Elbe now?: Elbe (Pilot vessel, Germany flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 1, 2026, 21:21 UTC, not moving, near Bremerhaven (North Sea). The crew-entered destination was BREMERHAVEN (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 1, 2026, 20:37 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is Elbe?: Elbe is a pilot vessel sailing under the flag of Germany, built in 2009 by Abeking & Rasmussen. The vessel is 60.4 m long with a beam of 24.6 m and has a gross tonnage of 2,462.
Who is recorded as the owner or manager of Elbe?: Federal Waterways Engineering and Research Institute is recorded as Registered owner for Elbe (source: Wikidata). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Elbe?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Elbe from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels and the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for Elbe. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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