Where is Telstar now?

Telstar (Tug, Netherlands flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 2, 2026, 10:17 UTC, not moving, near IJmuiden/Velsen (North Sea). The crew-entered destination was HARBOUR ASSISTING (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 2, 2026, 08:34 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is Telstar?

Telstar is a tug sailing under the flag of Netherlands, built in 2016. The vessel is 25.5 m long and has a gross tonnage of 303.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Telstar?

Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Telstar 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 Telstar. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

Telstar

Tug · Netherlands · built 2016 · AIS Class A

IMO9796066MMSI244870932Call signPBFGLast AIS position Oct 2, 2026, 10:17 UTC

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In short

Telstar (Tug, Netherlands flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 2, 2026, 10:17 UTC, not moving, near IJmuiden/Velsen (North Sea). Its crew-entered AIS destination is HARBOUR ASSISTING; its reported draught is 5.6 m (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 2, 2026, 08:34 UTC). Registered owner: Svitzer Netherlands B.V. (source: ILT — Nederlands vlagregister (Netherlands flag register data)).

Current voyage: from Velsen-Noord (departed Sep 5, 2026, 06:28 UTC) to HARBOUR ASSISTING

Vessel type: Tug
Flag: Netherlands
Year built: 2016
Gross tonnage: 303
Size (length × beam): 25 m
Registered owner: Svitzer Netherlands B.V.

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Last reported position

received Oct 2, 2026, 10:17 UTC

Position: 52.4646° N, 4.5967° E
Area: North Sea
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Under way using engine
Speed: 0 kn
Course: 87°
Heading: 91°

52.4646° N, 4.5967° E

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Last 30 days: 3 port calls (Velsen-Noord and IJmuiden/Velsen).

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: Telstar
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9796066
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 244870932
Call signWhat is a call sign?: PBFG
Flag: Netherlands
Vessel type: Tug
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 303
Net tonnage: Source: ILT — Nederlands vlagregister (Netherlands flag register data), record 57191. Added to Voydar on September 28, 2026. Licence: CC0 1.0 (ilent.nl site-wide).90
Length overall: 25.5 m
Beam: —
Year built: 2016

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: Svitzer Netherlands B.V.(not linked to a company record)
Source: ILT — Nederlands vlagregister (Netherlands flag register data) · reported · confidence 0.9 · retrieved Oct 1, 2026
Builder: HOLLAND SHIPYARDS(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 5, 2026, 06:28 UTC	Left Velsen-NoordAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Sep 4, 2026, 06:50 UTC	Arrived at Velsen-NoordAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Sep 4, 2026, 06:35 UTC	Left IJmuiden/VelsenAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Sep 3, 2026, 13:52 UTC	Arrived at IJmuiden/VelsenAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Sep 3, 2026, 13:49 UTC	Left IJmuiden/VelsenAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Sep 2, 2026, 15:58 UTC	Arrived at IJmuiden/VelsenAIS-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.

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
Velsen-Noord NLVSN	Sep 4, 2026, 06:50 UTC	Sep 5, 2026, 06:28 UTC	23 h 37 min
IJmuiden/Velsen NLIJM	Sep 3, 2026, 13:52 UTC	Sep 4, 2026, 06:35 UTC	16 h 43 min
IJmuiden/Velsen NLIJM	Sep 2, 2026, 15:58 UTC	Sep 3, 2026, 13:49 UTC	21 h 50 min
IJmuiden/Velsen NLIJM	Aug 31, 2026, 02:12 UTC	Sep 2, 2026, 05:09 UTC	2 d 2 h
IJmuiden/Velsen NLIJM	Aug 27, 2026, 01:01 UTC	Aug 28, 2026, 18:44 UTC	41 h 43 min
IJmuiden/Velsen NLIJM	Jul 2, 2026, 15:50 UTC	Jul 3, 2026, 11:48 UTC	19 h 58 min
IJmuiden/Velsen NLIJM	Jun 19, 2026, 12:49 UTC	Jun 21, 2026, 08:53 UTC	44 h 4 min
IJmuiden/Velsen NLIJM	Jun 19, 2026, 11:05 UTC	Jun 19, 2026, 12:44 UTC	1 h 39 min
Velsen-Noord NLVSN	Jun 16, 2026, 11:25 UTC	Jun 19, 2026, 11:03 UTC	2 d 23 h
IJmuiden/Velsen NLIJM	Jun 15, 2026, 17:29 UTC	Jun 16, 2026, 10:23 UTC	16 h 55 min
Amsterdam NLAMS	Jun 15, 2026, 13:33 UTC	Jun 15, 2026, 14:40 UTC	1 h 7 min
Amsterdam NLAMS	Jun 15, 2026, 12:53 UTC	Jun 15, 2026, 13:31 UTC	38 min

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 Telstar now?: Telstar (Tug, Netherlands flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 2, 2026, 10:17 UTC, not moving, near IJmuiden/Velsen (North Sea). The crew-entered destination was HARBOUR ASSISTING (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 2, 2026, 08:34 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is Telstar?: Telstar is a tug sailing under the flag of Netherlands, built in 2016. The vessel is 25.5 m long and has a gross tonnage of 303.
Who is recorded as the owner or manager of Telstar?: Svitzer Netherlands B.V. is recorded as Registered owner for Telstar (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 Telstar?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Telstar 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 Telstar. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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