Elbe (Dredger, Netherlands flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 2, 2026, 20:44 UTC, under way at 2.6 kn, near Tauranga (South Pacific Ocean). The crew-entered destination was NZTRG (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 2, 2026, 20:25 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is Elbe?

Elbe is a dredger sailing under the flag of Netherlands, built in 2010. The vessel is 77.2 m long with a beam of 15 m and has a gross tonnage of 2,472.

Who is recorded as the owner or manager of Elbe?

SHM Elbe B.V. is recorded as Registered owner for Elbe (source: ILT — Nederlands vlagregister (Netherlands flag register data)). 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

Dredger · Netherlands · built 2010 · AIS Class A

IMO9452842MMSI245272000Call signPBMKLast AIS position Oct 2, 2026, 20:44 UTC

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In short

Elbe (Dredger, Netherlands flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 2, 2026, 20:44 UTC, under way at 2.6 kn, near Tauranga (South Pacific Ocean). Its crew-entered AIS destination is NZTRG (Tauranga); its reported draught is 4.2 m (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 2, 2026, 20:25 UTC). Its last detected port call was at Tauranga: arrived Sep 22, 2026, left Sep 22, 2026. Registered owner: SHM Elbe B.V. (source: ILT — Nederlands vlagregister (Netherlands flag register data)).

Vessel type: Dredger
Flag: Netherlands
Year built: 2010
Gross tonnage: 2,472
Size (length × beam): 77 m × 15 m
Registered owner: SHM Elbe B.V.

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Last reported position

received Oct 2, 2026, 20:44 UTC

Position: 37.6536° S, 176.1784° E
Area: South Pacific Ocean
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Restricted manoeuvrability
Speed: 2.6 kn
Course: 68°
Heading: 52°

37.6536° S, 176.1784° E

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Last 30 days: 5 port calls (Tauranga).

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

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Identity & particulars

Name: Elbe
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9452842
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 245272000
Call signWhat is a call sign?: PBMK
Flag: Netherlands
Vessel type: Dredger
AIS ship type: Dredging or underwater ops
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 2,472
Net tonnage: Source: ILT — Nederlands vlagregister (Netherlands flag register data), record 51877. Added to Voydar on September 28, 2026. Licence: CC0 1.0 (ilent.nl site-wide).741
Deadweight (DWT): Source: Wikidata, record Q105767992. Added to Voydar on September 23, 2026. Licence: CC0 1.0.3,341 t
Length overall: 77.2 m
Beam: 15 m
Year built: 2010

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: SHM Elbe B.V.(not linked to a company record)
Source: ILT — Nederlands vlagregister (Netherlands flag register data) · reported · confidence 0.9 · retrieved Oct 1, 2026
ISM manager: Baggerbedrijf De Boer B.V.
Source: EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissions · reporting year 2025 · reported · confidence 0.9 · retrieved Sep 28, 2026
Builder: BENKIEN SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY(not linked to a company record)
Source: ILT — Nederlands vlagregister (Netherlands flag register data) · reported · confidence 0.9 · retrieved Oct 1, 2026

Timeline

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

Date	Event	Source
Sep 22, 2026, 11:14 UTC	Left TaurangaAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Sep 22, 2026, 07:47 UTC	Arrived at TaurangaAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Sep 20, 2026, 18:03 UTC	Left TaurangaAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Sep 20, 2026, 10:16 UTC	Arrived at TaurangaAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Sep 11, 2026, 16:36 UTC	Left TaurangaAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Sep 11, 2026, 14:07 UTC	Arrived at TaurangaAIS-detected	Voydar 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.

Emissions & fuel consumption

Independently verified annual figures reported under the EU MRV regulation — public environmental data the incumbents don't surface.

Year	CO₂ emitted	Fuel burned	Time at sea	CO₂ / n mile
2025	2,040 t	636 t	113 days	197 kg

Technical efficiency: Not Applicable. Source: European Commission / EMSA THETIS-MRV (EU Regulation 2015/757). Covers voyages to, from and within the EU/EEA.

Port calls

Two kinds of evidence, kept apart: calls Voydar 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
Tauranga NZTRG	Sep 22, 2026, 07:47 UTC	Sep 22, 2026, 11:14 UTC	3 h 27 min
Tauranga NZTRG	Sep 20, 2026, 10:16 UTC	Sep 20, 2026, 18:03 UTC	7 h 47 min
Tauranga NZTRG	Sep 11, 2026, 14:07 UTC	Sep 11, 2026, 16:36 UTC	2 h 29 min
Tauranga NZTRG	Sep 7, 2026, 10:08 UTC	Sep 7, 2026, 10:48 UTC	40 min
Tauranga NZTRG	Sep 7, 2026, 04:47 UTC	Sep 7, 2026, 10:06 UTC	5 h 18 min
Tauranga NZTRG	Aug 24, 2026, 08:43 UTC	Aug 26, 2026, 17:47 UTC	2 d 9 h
Tauranga NZTRG	Jul 27, 2026, 01:52 UTC	Jul 29, 2026, 04:35 UTC	2 d 2 h

Detected by Voydar 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 Elbe now?: Elbe (Dredger, Netherlands flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 2, 2026, 20:44 UTC, under way at 2.6 kn, near Tauranga (South Pacific Ocean). The crew-entered destination was NZTRG (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 2, 2026, 20:25 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is Elbe?: Elbe is a dredger sailing under the flag of Netherlands, built in 2010. The vessel is 77.2 m long with a beam of 15 m and has a gross tonnage of 2,472.
Who is recorded as the owner or manager of Elbe?: SHM Elbe B.V. is recorded as Registered owner for Elbe (source: ILT — Nederlands vlagregister (Netherlands flag register data)). 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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