Atair (Research vessel, Germany flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 3, 2026, 15:17 UTC, moored, near Bremerhaven (North Sea). The crew-entered destination was DEBRV (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 3, 2026, 15:17 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is Atair?

Atair is a research vessel sailing under the flag of Germany, built in 2020 by Fassmer. The vessel is 74 m long with a beam of 16.8 m.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Atair?

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

Atair

Research vessel · Germany · built 2020 · AIS Class A

IMO9835496MMSI211297130Call signDBBILast AIS position Oct 3, 2026, 15:17 UTC

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In short

Atair (Research vessel, Germany flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 3, 2026, 15:17 UTC, moored, near Bremerhaven (North Sea). Its crew-entered AIS destination is DEBRV (Bremerhaven); its reported draught is 5 m (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 3, 2026, 15:17 UTC).

Vessel type: Research vessel
Flag: Germany
Year built: 2020
Gross tonnage: —
Size (length × beam): 74 m × 17 m
Registered owner: —

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Last reported position

received Oct 3, 2026, 15:17 UTC

Position: 53.5231° N, 8.5821° E
Area: North Sea
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Moored
Speed: 0 kn
Course: 170°
Heading: 292°

53.5231° N, 8.5821° E

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Identity & particulars

Name: Atair
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9835496
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 211297130
Call signWhat is a call sign?: DBBI
Flag: Germany
Vessel type: Detailed type from WikidataResearch vessel
AIS ship type: Other
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: —
Length overall: 74 m
Beam: 16.8 m
Year built: 2020

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Operator: Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency of Germany
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026
Builder: Fassmer
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

About Atair

RV Atair is a research vessel owned and operated by the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency of Germany (BSH). She entered service in 2021 and replaces a 1987-built research vessel also named Atair.

Summary from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Atair now?: Atair (Research vessel, Germany flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 3, 2026, 15:17 UTC, moored, near Bremerhaven (North Sea). The crew-entered destination was DEBRV (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 3, 2026, 15:17 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is Atair?: Atair is a research vessel sailing under the flag of Germany, built in 2020 by Fassmer. The vessel is 74 m long with a beam of 16.8 m.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Atair?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Atair 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 Atair. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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