Port of Boom
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Boom: no ships detected in port from AIS in the last 3 days (as of Oct 2, 2026, 06:13 UTC). Coverage depends on AIS reception in the area.
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- Arrivals, last 24 h
- 0
- Departures, last 24 h
- 0
- Ships nearby, last 6 h
- 40
Vessels near Boom
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasure craft | MMSI 244740509 | ||
| — | MMSI 205043700 | ||
| Cargo | MMSI 244630837 | ||
| Cargo | MMSI 244030091 | ||
| Pleasure craft | MMSI 244393450 | ||
| Pleasure craft | MMSI 205625330 | ||
| Passenger | MMSI 226005060 | ||
| Cargo | MMSI 244620904 | ||
| Passenger | MMSI 211158980 | ||
| Passenger | MMSI 205572590 | ||
| — | MMSI 205525190 | ||
| Cargo | MMSI 205365590 | ||
| Other | MMSI 205770710 | ||
| Pleasure craft | MMSI 205542800 | ||
| Tanker | MMSI 244313877 | ||
| Pleasure craft | MMSI 205961210 | ||
| Cargo | MMSI 205533690 | ||
| Passenger | IMO 9895446 | ||
| Cargo | IMO 9641596 | ||
| Passenger | MMSI 205449090 | ||
| Cargo | MMSI 244670378 | ||
| Passenger | MMSI 244750486 | ||
| Pleasure craft | MMSI 205712870 | ||
| Passenger | MMSI 269057612 | ||
| Passenger | MMSI 205404790 | ||
| Cargo | MMSI 226004850 | ||
| Passenger | MMSI 205572790 | ||
| Other | IMO 9749166 | ||
| Pleasure craft | MMSI 205573510 | ||
| Tanker | MMSI 205222790 | ||
| — | MMSI 205478990 | ||
| Passenger | MMSI 269057079 | ||
| Other | MMSI 205551370 | ||
| Pleasure craft | MMSI 205254970 | ||
| Pleasure craft | MMSI 205547890 | ||
| Pleasure craft | MMSI 205367830 | ||
| Pleasure craft | MMSI 205353690 | ||
| Other | MMSI 205353590 | ||
| Passenger | MMSI 205447290 | ||
| Cargo | MMSI 244730899 |
Water level
Latest readings at gauges within 20 km of Boom, as published by each water authority, with the last 48 hours. Times in UTC.
| Gauge | Level | Change (3 h) | Last 48 h | Reading (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antwerpenrelative to NAP · 16.2 km away | 292 cm | +304 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 Boom 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 220° | 7 | 0.3 | 4 | 24 | |
| 2 | 244° | 7 | 0.2 | 3 | 24 | |
| 1 | 39° | 3 | 0.1 | 3 | 24 | |
| 1 | 84° | 2 | 0.1 | 3 | 24 | |
| 0 | 65° | 1 | 0.1 | 3 | 24 | |
| 2 | 309° | 7 | 0.1 | 3 | 24 | |
| 2 | 343° | 4 | 0.2 | 3 | 24 | |
| 1 | 4° | 3 | 0.1 | 3 | 24 | |
| 0 | 162° | 1 | 0.1 | 3 | 24 | |
| 1 | 299° | 6 | 0.1 | 5 | 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 2, 2026, 00:00 UTC. Waves are taken from the wave model's nearest sea point, 76 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 Boom
Live wind, waves and water temperature from nearby NOAA buoys and tide gauges — free government data the incumbents charge for.
Weather buoys
- Thames297.0 km
Source: NOAA National Data Buoy Center & CO-OPS Tides & Currents — public domain.
Recent arrivals & departures AIS-detected
| Vessel | Arrived | Departed |
|---|---|---|
Marine accidents investigated nearby Authority-reported
1 accident or incident 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:
- Feb 22, 2015ACCNTSB marine investigations (CAROL)44 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, 2022Tanker67 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, 2022Tanker26 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 Vessel90 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, 2001Vessel97 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, 1999Vessel15 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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