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Port Tender
FRANS
MMSI 244710446 · Call sign PD9031
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Port Tender
Flag
NLDLength
59 m
Beam
12 m
Call sign
PD9031
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
84
FRANS is a harbour workboat listed on the the Netherlands registry, 59 metres long. Her hull carries a beam measuring 12 metres. Find her under MMSI 244710446, call sign PD9031. Bring FRANS aboard the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, and every captain on it has the others' backs.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 11:05 UTC
Position
51.8149° N, 4.8819° E
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
7.9 kn
Course
225°
Destination
ROTTERDAM
ETA
12-12 07:00 UTC
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About FRANS
What kind of vessel is FRANS?
FRANS is a Port Tender flagged to Netherlands.
Where was FRANS last seen?
FRANS was last reported in the North Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is FRANS's MMSI?
FRANS's MMSI is 244710446. Call sign PD9031.
How big is FRANS?
FRANS is about 59 m long, 12 m on the beam.
Is FRANS on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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