Where is Nordlicht II now?

Nordlicht II (High-speed craft, Germany flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 1, 2026, 13:26 UTC, under way at 7.3 kn, near Emden (North Sea). The crew-entered destination was EMDEN >BORKUM (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 1, 2026, 13:17 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is Nordlicht II?

Nordlicht II is a high-speed craft sailing under the flag of Germany, built in 2021. The vessel is 46.8 m long with a beam of 11 m.

Who is recorded as the owner or manager of Nordlicht II?

Ems is recorded as Registered owner for Nordlicht II (source: Wikidata). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.

What sanctions and inspection records does Seadar hold for Nordlicht II?

Seadar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Nordlicht II 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 Nordlicht II. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

Nordlicht II

High-speed craft · Germany · built 2021 · AIS Class A

IMO9921661MMSI211585990Call signDQQDLast AIS position Oct 1, 2026, 13:26 UTC

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In short

Nordlicht II (High-speed craft, Germany flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 1, 2026, 13:26 UTC, under way at 7.3 kn, near Emden (North Sea). Its crew-entered AIS destination is EMDEN >BORKUM, with an ETA of Oct 1, 2026, 17:00 UTC; its reported draught is 2.4 m (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 1, 2026, 13:17 UTC). Registered owner: Ems (source: Wikidata). It can carry up to 450 passengers (source: Wikidata).

Current voyage: from Emden (departed Oct 1, 2026, 10:52 UTC) to EMDEN >BORKUM

Vessel type: High-speed craft
Flag: Germany
Year built: 2021
Gross tonnage: —
Size (length × beam): 47 m × 11 m
Registered owner: Ems

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Last reported position

received Oct 1, 2026, 13:26 UTC

Position: 53.3353° N, 7.1794° E
Area: North Sea
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Under way using engine
Speed: 7.3 kn
Course: 40°
Heading: 36°

53.3353° N, 7.1794° E

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Last 30 days: at least 12 port calls (Emden).

Port calls are detected by Seadar from AIS (at least 30 minutes slow inside a harbour area); see Port calls below.

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Identity & particulars

Name: Nordlicht II
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9921661
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 211585990
Call signWhat is a call sign?: DQQD
Flag: Germany
Vessel type: High-speed craft
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: —
Length overall: 46.8 m
Beam: 11 m
Year built: 2021
Passengers (maximum): Source: Wikidata, record Q107331634. Added to Seadar on September 23, 2026. Licence: CC0 1.0.450

A tag next to a value names the register that supplied it (hover or tap it for the record and date). Values without a tag come from the ship's own AIS broadcasts or from Wikidata. Position and identity are derived live from AIS.

Ownership & management

Each line shows where the fact comes from. Links backed by an identifier point to the company page.

Registered owner: Ems
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

Timeline

Dated events for this ship from every source Seadar holds, newest first. Each line names its source; derived items say how they were derived.

Date	Event	Source
Oct 1, 2026, 10:52 UTC	Left EmdenAIS-detected	Seadar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Oct 1, 2026, 06:53 UTC	Arrived at EmdenAIS-detected	Seadar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Sep 30, 2026, 15:07 UTC	Left EmdenAIS-detected	Seadar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Sep 30, 2026, 13:34 UTC	Arrived at EmdenAIS-detected	Seadar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Sep 30, 2026, 10:54 UTC	Left EmdenAIS-detected	Seadar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Sep 30, 2026, 07:07 UTC	Arrived at EmdenAIS-detected	Seadar port-call detector (AIS geofence)

Owner, operator and manager changes found by comparing yearly EU MRV reports are dated to the reporting year ("during 2025"), not to a day. Port calls here are the most recent only; the full lists are further down.

Port calls

Two kinds of evidence, kept apart: calls Seadar detected from the ship's AIS positions, and arrivals and departures published by port authorities and customs records.

Detected from AIS AIS-detected

Port	Arrived	Departed	Time in port
Emden DEEME	Oct 1, 2026, 06:53 UTC	Oct 1, 2026, 10:52 UTC	4 h 0 min
Emden DEEME	Sep 30, 2026, 13:34 UTC	Sep 30, 2026, 15:07 UTC	1 h 33 min
Emden DEEME	Sep 30, 2026, 07:07 UTC	Sep 30, 2026, 10:54 UTC	3 h 46 min
Emden DEEME	Sep 29, 2026, 06:49 UTC	Sep 29, 2026, 10:49 UTC	4 h 0 min
Emden DEEME	Sep 28, 2026, 13:33 UTC	Sep 28, 2026, 15:05 UTC	1 h 32 min
Emden DEEME	Sep 27, 2026, 13:47 UTC	Sep 27, 2026, 15:01 UTC	1 h 14 min
Emden DEEME	Sep 27, 2026, 09:46 UTC	Sep 27, 2026, 11:01 UTC	1 h 15 min
Emden DEEME	Sep 26, 2026, 13:37 UTC	Sep 26, 2026, 15:05 UTC	1 h 28 min
Emden DEEME	Sep 26, 2026, 09:45 UTC	Sep 26, 2026, 10:53 UTC	1 h 8 min
Emden DEEME	Sep 25, 2026, 13:46 UTC	Sep 25, 2026, 15:04 UTC	1 h 19 min
Emden DEEME	Sep 25, 2026, 06:43 UTC	Sep 25, 2026, 10:50 UTC	4 h 7 min
Emden DEEME	Sep 24, 2026, 06:44 UTC	Sep 24, 2026, 10:53 UTC	4 h 9 min

Detected by Seadar when the ship's AIS positions stayed slow inside a harbour area. Calls shorter than 30 minutes are not shown. Depends on AIS reception; detection started on June 8, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Nordlicht II now?: Nordlicht II (High-speed craft, Germany flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 1, 2026, 13:26 UTC, under way at 7.3 kn, near Emden (North Sea). The crew-entered destination was EMDEN >BORKUM (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 1, 2026, 13:17 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is Nordlicht II?: Nordlicht II is a high-speed craft sailing under the flag of Germany, built in 2021. The vessel is 46.8 m long with a beam of 11 m.
Who is recorded as the owner or manager of Nordlicht II?: Ems is recorded as Registered owner for Nordlicht II (source: Wikidata). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.
What sanctions and inspection records does Seadar hold for Nordlicht II?: Seadar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Nordlicht II 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 Nordlicht II. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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