Where is Helgoland now?

Helgoland (Law enforcement vessel, Germany flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 3, 2026, 09:54 UTC, not moving, near Emden (North Sea). The crew-entered destination was EMDEN (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 3, 2026, 09:53 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is Helgoland?

Helgoland is a law enforcement vessel sailing under the flag of Germany, built in 2009 by Nordseewerke. The vessel is 49.4 m long with a beam of 19 m and has a gross tonnage of 1,559.

Who is recorded as the owner or manager of Helgoland?

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

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Helgoland?

Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Helgoland from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels, the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register and the French national asset-freeze register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for Helgoland. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

Helgoland

Law enforcement vessel · Germany · built 2009 · AIS Class A

IMO9500364MMSI211450850Call signDBHALast AIS position Oct 3, 2026, 09:54 UTC

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In short

Helgoland (Law enforcement vessel, Germany flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 3, 2026, 09:54 UTC, not moving, near Emden (North Sea). Its crew-entered AIS destination is EMDEN; its reported draught is 4.6 m (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 3, 2026, 09:53 UTC). Registered owner: Bundeszollverwaltung (source: Wikidata).

Vessel type: Law enforcement vessel
Flag: Germany
Year built: 2009
Gross tonnage: 1,559
Size (length × beam): 49 m × 19 m
Registered owner: Bundeszollverwaltung

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Last reported position

received Oct 3, 2026, 09:54 UTC

Position: 53.3525° N, 7.1982° E
Area: North Sea
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Under way using engine
Speed: 0 kn
Course: —
Heading: —

53.3525° N, 7.1982° E

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Identity & particulars

Name: Helgoland
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9500364
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 211450850
Call signWhat is a call sign?: DBHA
Flag: Germany
Vessel type: Law enforcement vessel
AIS ship type: Law enforcement
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 1,559
Length overall: 49.4 m
Beam: 19 m
Year built: 2009

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Registered owner: Bundeszollverwaltung
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026
Operator: German Federal Coast Guard
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026
Builder: Nordseewerke
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Where is Helgoland now?: Helgoland (Law enforcement vessel, Germany flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 3, 2026, 09:54 UTC, not moving, near Emden (North Sea). The crew-entered destination was EMDEN (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 3, 2026, 09:53 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is Helgoland?: Helgoland is a law enforcement vessel sailing under the flag of Germany, built in 2009 by Nordseewerke. The vessel is 49.4 m long with a beam of 19 m and has a gross tonnage of 1,559.
Who is recorded as the owner or manager of Helgoland?: Bundeszollverwaltung is recorded as Registered owner for Helgoland (source: Wikidata). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Helgoland?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Helgoland from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels, the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register and the French national asset-freeze register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for Helgoland. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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