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Tanker
BITUMA
MMSI 244994000 · Call sign PDSW
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Tanker
Flag
NLDLength
108 m
Beam
17 m
Draft
6.2 m
Call sign
PDSW
IMO
9753832
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
71
BITUMA, a tank vessel under Dutch registration, measures 108 metres on deck. She has a 17 m beam and a draft measuring 6.2 metres. Find her under MMSI 244994000, call sign PDSW, IMO 9753832. Claim BITUMA free on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network and let nearby cruisers have her back.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 03:20 UTC
Position
51.8879° N, 4.3448° E
Status
Moored
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
162°
Destination
GB EAM > NL RTM
ETA
06-07 04:30 UTC
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About BITUMA
What kind of vessel is BITUMA?
BITUMA is a Tanker flagged to Netherlands.
Where was BITUMA last seen?
BITUMA was last reported in the North Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is BITUMA's MMSI?
BITUMA's MMSI is 244994000. Call sign PDSW. IMO 9753832.
How big is BITUMA?
BITUMA is about 108 m long, 17 m on the beam, drawing 6.2 m.
Is BITUMA on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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