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Port Achel

Where is the Port?
ACHEL is located near the monitored sea lanes. The official UN/LOCODE of this port is BEAHL.

How many vessels are in Achel port?
There are currently 15 vessels in port and 21 vessels recently departed.

Port map updates in near real-time from AIS snapshots and route transitions. Use the vessel-type filters and names toggle in the map control.


Most frequent incoming origins

Most frequent outgoing destinations



You can see routes between ports on port-to-port analytics.


Recent vessel arrivals at the port

Latest available transitions/port-call records (UTC). Total: 21
2025-09-15 12:41 UTC · BE flagEUROPEO 2
IMO: 0, MMSI: 205456990 | Type:
2025-09-15 12:41 UTC · BE flagCHRISTARO
IMO: 0, MMSI: 205333090 | Type:
2025-09-15 12:41 UTC · NL flagZUIDENWIND
IMO: 0, MMSI: 244700003 | Type:
2025-09-15 12:41 UTC · NL flagBERNARDUS-D
IMO: 0, MMSI: 244660948 | Type:
2025-09-15 12:41 UTC · AMOR
IMO: 0, MMSI: 244670847 | Type:
2025-09-15 12:41 UTC · NL flagNITRICO 2
IMO: 0, MMSI: 244660094 | Type:
2025-09-10 02:08 UTC · NL flagINA
IMO: 0, MMSI: 244110333 | Type:
2025-09-08 17:58 UTC · MARIEKE
IMO: 0, MMSI: 205288490 | Type:
2025-09-08 13:02 UTC · BE flagCHRISTARO
IMO: 0, MMSI: 205333090 | Type:
2025-09-08 12:15 UTC · NL flagJOJERIA
IMO: 0, MMSI: 244730561 | Type:
2025-09-08 12:15 UTC · NL flagSANREMO
IMO: 0, MMSI: 244700703 | Type:
2025-09-08 12:15 UTC · NL flagZUIDENWIND
IMO: 0, MMSI: 244700003 | Type:
2025-09-08 11:14 UTC · NL flagIMPULS
IMO: 0, MMSI: 244660559 | Type:
2025-09-08 11:14 UTC · NL flagLIS
IMO: 0, MMSI: 244700543 | Type:
2025-09-05 17:43 UTC · NL flagSO LONG
IMO: 0, MMSI: 244780194 | Type:
2025-09-05 07:14 UTC · NL flagINA
IMO: 0, MMSI: 244110333 | Type:
2025-09-04 06:00 UTC · THEAN IV
IMO: 0, MMSI: 244750058 | Type:
2025-09-03 14:52 UTC · NL flagJOJERIA
IMO: 0, MMSI: 244730561 | Type:
2025-09-03 14:52 UTC · NL flagLABORA
IMO: 0, MMSI: 244710400 | Type:
2025-09-03 09:25 UTC · MARIEKE
IMO: 0, MMSI: 205288490 | Type:
2025-09-02 14:43 UTC · NL flagZUIDENWIND
IMO: 0, MMSI: 244700003 | Type:

Recent vessel departures from the port

Latest available transitions/port-call records (UTC). Total: 21
2025-09-15 12:41 UTC · BE flagEUROPEO 2
IMO: 0, MMSI: 205456990 | Type:
2025-09-15 12:41 UTC · BE flagCHRISTARO
IMO: 0, MMSI: 205333090 | Type:
2025-09-15 12:41 UTC · NL flagZUIDENWIND
IMO: 0, MMSI: 244700003 | Type:
2025-09-15 12:41 UTC · NL flagBERNARDUS-D
IMO: 0, MMSI: 244660948 | Type:
2025-09-15 12:41 UTC · AMOR
IMO: 0, MMSI: 244670847 | Type:
2025-09-15 12:41 UTC · NL flagNITRICO 2
IMO: 0, MMSI: 244660094 | Type:
2025-09-10 02:08 UTC · NL flagINA
IMO: 0, MMSI: 244110333 | Type:
2025-09-08 17:58 UTC · MARIEKE
IMO: 0, MMSI: 205288490 | Type:
2025-09-08 13:02 UTC · BE flagCHRISTARO
IMO: 0, MMSI: 205333090 | Type:
2025-09-08 12:15 UTC · NL flagJOJERIA
IMO: 0, MMSI: 244730561 | Type:
2025-09-08 12:15 UTC · NL flagSANREMO
IMO: 0, MMSI: 244700703 | Type:
2025-09-08 12:15 UTC · NL flagZUIDENWIND
IMO: 0, MMSI: 244700003 | Type:
2025-09-08 11:14 UTC · NL flagIMPULS
IMO: 0, MMSI: 244660559 | Type:
2025-09-08 11:14 UTC · NL flagLIS
IMO: 0, MMSI: 244700543 | Type:
2025-09-05 17:43 UTC · NL flagSO LONG
IMO: 0, MMSI: 244780194 | Type:
2025-09-05 07:14 UTC · NL flagINA
IMO: 0, MMSI: 244110333 | Type:
2025-09-04 06:00 UTC · THEAN IV
IMO: 0, MMSI: 244750058 | Type:
2025-09-03 14:52 UTC · NL flagJOJERIA
IMO: 0, MMSI: 244730561 | Type:
2025-09-03 14:52 UTC · NL flagLABORA
IMO: 0, MMSI: 244710400 | Type:
2025-09-03 09:25 UTC · MARIEKE
IMO: 0, MMSI: 205288490 | Type:
2025-09-02 14:43 UTC · NL flagZUIDENWIND
IMO: 0, MMSI: 244700003 | Type:

Shipping companies (lines) whose ships most often called at the port Achel:

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Port summary

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Vessel type distribution for the last 3 months:

Unknown · 5 calls (50%)
Pleasure Craft · 4 calls (40%)
Cargo · 1 calls (10%)

Most frequent incoming origins

Most frequent outgoing destinations


Vessels currently in port

Detected by latest AIS in the extended port area, latest 72 hours (deduplicated by vessel).

CHRISTIAN
Type: Unknown | IMO: 0, MMSI: 244750193 | AIS: 2026-04-22 18:59:21 UTC
VELUSIA
Type: Unknown | IMO: 0, MMSI: 205212190 | AIS: 2026-04-22 18:20:23 UTC
BE flagELLA
Type: Pleasure Craft | IMO: 0, MMSI: 205531970 | AIS: 2026-04-22 18:20:06 UTC
BE flagOLIJFJE
Type: Pleasure Craft | IMO: 0, MMSI: 205303770 | AIS: 2026-04-22 18:20:03 UTC
BE flagWIKI
Type: Cargo | IMO: 0, MMSI: 205576090 | AIS: 2026-04-22 18:19:44 UTC
BE flagSUE
Type: Pleasure Craft | IMO: 0, MMSI: 205425870 | AIS: 2026-04-22 18:19:16 UTC
NL flagALENA
Type: Unknown | IMO: 0, MMSI: 244660945 | AIS: 2026-04-22 18:18:52 UTC
NL flagAB ALIO
Type: Unknown | IMO: 0, MMSI: 244630581 | AIS: 2026-04-22 18:18:19 UTC
NL flagCORAJA
Type: Unknown | IMO: 0, MMSI: 244051100 | AIS: 2026-04-22 18:18:10 UTC
NL flagCORNELIS B
Type: Unknown | IMO: 0, MMSI: 244660722 | AIS: 2026-04-22 18:17:36 UTC
NL flagELLA
Type: Unknown | IMO: 0, MMSI: 244740008 | AIS: 2026-04-22 18:04:36 UTC
NL flagCONTO-MIO
Type: Unknown | IMO: 0, MMSI: 244660166 | AIS: 2026-04-22 17:56:05 UTC
NL flagANNIES
Type: Unknown | IMO: 0, MMSI: 244620116 | AIS: 2026-04-22 17:44:44 UTC
BE flagLUJENGHA
Type: Pleasure Craft | IMO: 0, MMSI: 205388790 | AIS: 2026-04-22 10:19:37 UTC
KNUT
Type: Unknown | IMO: 0, MMSI: 244153428 | AIS: 2026-04-21 15:36:15 UTC

Expected arrivals

Forecast from transitions and inferred destination signals.

No expected arrivals found for next 10 days.

Port in news

Mentions from Topos news feed and spotlights.

Maritime Academy, most efficient way to get a masters degree + U.S. Coast Guard Licensing
reddit:r/maritime · 2026-04-19 22:03:48
Hello Maritime community, Is there any way to get a US Coast guard license from any of the maritime academy in the US in 2 1/2 years or less to coincide with my masters degree? My aim is to become a Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch so I am okay with limited or unlimited, but I would like to know about the pros and cons. I already hold a bachelors degree. I have no problem joining a cadets program ( I would a
1 & 1/2 to 2 years utility, is this legit and a real process? (PH)
reddit:r/maritime · 2026-04-19 15:26:58
I have a boyfriend, and he needs to complete 1 year of OJT as an engine cadet to finally get his bachelor’s degree. His father (a bosun) is forcing him to apply to their company—he’s really insisting on it. He doesn’t want him to apply anywhere else or even seek help from his uncle, who is an electrical engineer on a ship. But they said he would work as a utility for up to 2 years first. After that, he’ll b
1 & 1/2 to 2 years utility, is this legit and a real process? (PH)
people_culture · 2026-04-19 15:26:58
I have a boyfriend, and he needs to complete 1 year of OJT as an engine cadet to finally get his bachelor’s degree. His father (a bosun) is forcing him to apply to their company—he’s really insisting on it. He doesn’t want him to apply anywhere else or even seek help from his ...
UK Voters Call for Lower Taxes and Energy Bills as Economic Concerns Grow
sanctions_shadow_enforcement · 2026-04-14 16:00:00
British voters want Rachel Reeves to cut taxes and reduce energy costs in order to focus on growth, as a majority of people felt the UK economy was “poor”, new research has shown. Polling by Freshwater Strategy for the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), a free market think t...
UK Bets on Small Nuclear Reactors With £599 Million Rolls-Royce Investment
people_culture · 2026-04-13 16:00:00
Rachel Reeves’ flagship wealth fund has announced a fresh heap of financing for Rolls-Royce SMR following its tie-up with Ed Miliband’s state-owned energy company. The National Wealth Fund has revealed a £599m financing package for Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactors (SMR) in a...
TAMUG Maritime Academy Master's program
people_culture · 2026-04-07 00:23:27
I'm a college senior graduating this year, looking at SUNY and TAMUG to get a deck license without going back to school for another bachelor's degree. I see that one of the options at TAMUG is a master's degree in marine biology along with the licensing work. As long as I'm go...
TAMUG Maritime Academy Master's program
reddit:r/maritime · 2026-04-07 00:23:27
I'm a college senior graduating this year, looking at SUNY and TAMUG to get a deck license without going back to school for another bachelor's degree. I see that one of the options at TAMUG is a master's degree in marine biology along with the licensing work. As long as I'm going to be getting that license, I'd rather be in a program that I find interesting; on the other hand, I know that marine biology is generally
3AE vs ETO?
reddit:r/maritime · 2026-04-05 20:49:27
Hello All! I recently graduated with my Bachelor’s in electrical engineering and have been working in the field since. I have become very interested in working on boats, and have done some research into 3AE and ETO careers. It seems like both paths would require me to complete more courses and sea time. Are 3AE and ETO comparable in terms of pay and opportunities? How long should I expect it to take to become estab
3AE vs ETO?
ports_congestion · 2026-04-05 20:49:27
Hello All! I recently graduated with my Bachelor’s in electrical engineering and have been working in the field since. I have become very interested in working on boats, and have done some research into 3AE and ETO careers. It seems like both paths would require me to complete...
Deck Officer Job Rates (US)
reddit:r/maritime · 2026-03-29 06:55:44
This is my first post here. I am currently a 21m in nursing school. I will have my bachelors in nursing by 23 with one year of hospital experience. I want to become a deck officer. I was looking at schooling and settled on SUNY since they have a masters program which can get me my CG license. Additionally a masters degree seems much more useful than a 2nd bachelors for me. Do you think I will have a hard time getting
Deck Officer Job Rates (US)
people_culture · 2026-03-29 06:48:13
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Rachel Reeves urged to raise taxes on companies profiting from war on Iran
reddit:r/worldnews · 2026-03-26 20:55:46
submitted by /u/SteelerClimate [link] [comments]
Rachel Reeves urged to raise taxes on companies profiting from war on Iran
ais_anomalies · 2026-03-26 20:55:46
submitted by /u/SteelerClimate [link] [comments]
Future maritime student here - which path is better?
reddit:r/maritime · 2026-03-25 19:30:11
Hey guys, I'm gonna study Maritime Management at University Malaysia Terengganu as my bachelor course and trying to decide between shipbroking and shipping operations. My dad is a freight forwarder, so I've seen some logistics work, but I'm still confused. Can anyone explain: What kind of jobs are in this field? Which one is better for growth, salary, and working abroad? Which is easier to start as a fresh grad? Appr
Future maritime student here - which path is better?
freight_commodity_indices · 2026-03-25 19:30:11
Hey guys, I'm gonna study Maritime Management at University Malaysia Terengganu as my bachelor course and trying to decide between shipbroking and shipping operations. My dad is a freight forwarder, so I've seen some logistics work, but I'm still confused. Can anyone explain: ...
How do I transition away from maritime industry? (Greece)
reddit:r/maritime · 2026-03-25 08:25:58
What do people do when they want to leave this industry? My whole background is maritime and I feel as if I'm missing any useful skill to do something else. I finished a technical highschool for deck officers, then did 1 year in the Academy and as I went to perform my internship on-board they found I'm not fit physically due to reasons I do not wish to disclose. So, what did I do? I went to take a bachelor in Maritim
Entry level mariner with questions
reddit:r/merchantmarine · 2026-03-25 03:01:40
(Repost from maritime, first of all thank you for any and all thoughts or comments I'm struggling out here) Ahoy and good timezones, I'm based in San Diego with availability to move for live-on contracts and have my medcert, entry level endorsements (vpdsd + bt) but no physical mmc, a recent bachelors in oceanography, and working on a divemaster rating from sdi wrapping up soon. In general I should be completely avai
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reddit:r/maritime · 2026-03-25 02:48:44
(First of all thank you for any and all thoughts or comments I'm struggling out here) Ahoy and good timezones, I'm based in San Diego with availability to move for live-on contracts and have my medcert, entry level endorsements (vpdsd + bt) but no physical mmc, a recent bachelors in oceanography, and working on a divemaster rating from sdi wrapping up soon. In general I should be completely available for work by the
Ms Rachel speaks out against ICE facility detaining children.
reddit:r/worldnews · 2026-03-23 18:40:17
submitted by /u/AncientMaps [link] [comments]
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Hello, Hope you are doing well today, thank you for taking the time to read this post. I've been thinking of developing a career in the maritime/marine industry within inland/coastal landscape, but my experience is zero, except having a love for literature associated with the ...
27 with a bachelor's degree in English literature (British Commonwealth) + Interested in the marine/maritime industry.
reddit:r/maritime · 2026-03-22 06:44:28
Hello, Hope you are doing well today, thank you for taking the time to read this post. I've been thinking of developing a career in the maritime/marine industry within inland/coastal landscape, but my experience is zero, except having a love for literature associated with the maritime trade's techne and coastal environment/architectural design. I love learning about its history and interpreting it, but I don't know i
Questions about deck associates programs, deck apprenticeship programs, and deck hawespiping:
reddit:r/maritime · 2026-03-16 22:53:00
Questions about deck associates programs, deck apprenticeship programs, and deck hawespiping: I'm an American located in America. I'm a USMC vet and new to sailing, only endorsment I have is STCW basic training. Obviously I'm unlicensed. I do have a bachelor's degree but it's not maritime related. Probably not interested in using my GI bill Apprenticeship questions: So MITAGS currently only has one deck oceans unlimi
Questions about deck associates programs, deck apprenticeship programs, and deck hawespiping:
reddit:r/merchantmarine · 2026-03-16 21:57:35
Questions about deck associates programs, deck apprenticeship programs, and deck hawespiping: I'm a USMC vet and new to sailing, only endorsment I have is STCW basic training. Obviously I'm unlicensed. I do have a bachelor's degree but it's not maritime related. Apprenticeship questions: So MITAGS currently only has one deck oceans unlimited 3rd mate program, and it only has one student. So they only admit (1) studen
Questions about deck associates programs, deck apprenticeship programs, and deck hawespiping:
people_culture · 2026-03-16 21:57:35
Questions about deck associates programs, deck apprenticeship programs, and deck hawespiping: I'm an American located in America. I'm a USMC vet and new to sailing, only endorsment I have is STCW basic training. Obviously I'm unlicensed. I do have a bachelor's degree but it's ...
Trying to break into the industry - a few questions
people_culture · 2026-03-16 18:27:06
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Trying to break into the industry - a few questions
reddit:r/maritime · 2026-03-16 18:27:06
I (25M) just got my TWIC card and am waiting for my MMC. I have a bachelors in marketing. I am trying to decide how I want to break into the industry and would love some advice on the paths I've been considering. Some info that will make it a bit more clear is that I do not mind waiting for around a year to get a job, however more than is too much. Get on a tugboat as a deckhand: Since you just need your TWIC I figur
Career change for ex software engineer
people_culture · 2026-03-14 00:02:38
I'm a 33 year old with bachelors in Computer Science from a college of engineering, living in Michigan. I'm thinking about giving the Great Lakes mariner career a try, specifically the engine department. My initial plan is to get my TWIC, MMC and try to get an entry level posi...
Career change for ex software engineer
reddit:r/merchantmarine · 2026-03-14 00:02:38
I'm a 33 year old with bachelors in Computer Science from a college of engineering, living in Michigan. I'm thinking about giving the Great Lakes mariner career a try, specifically the engine department. My initial plan is to get my TWIC, MMC and try to get an entry level position as a wiper for one of the Great Lakes shipping companies. Then hawsepipe my way up to QMED, is this still possible? I'm hesitant to sign u
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people_culture · 2026-03-10 16:00:00
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Going to academy after doing piney point
reddit:r/merchantmarine · 2026-03-06 02:28:01
So I did piney point, currently on my 3rd phase ship as a wiper. I definitely want to be an engineer. No doubt. Would it be smart for me to go to a maritime academy after this voyage or still try to hawsepipe it at this point? Will my sea time help me get thru schooling any quicker? I also have a bachelors in an unrelated field.. submitted by /u/bimmer23m3 [link] [comments]
Is a Bachelor’s in Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering worth it for working abroad?
reddit:r/maritime · 2026-03-05 12:50:32
Hi everyone, I’m currently planning my career path and considering doing my Bachelor’s in Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering (IIT Madras or IMU Visakhapatnam). My long‑term goal is to move abroad—ideally Norway—to work in marine technology companies like Kongsberg Maritime or DNV. I know the job market for naval architecture is smaller compared to mechanical or computer science, but it’s highly specia
Is a Bachelor’s in Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering worth it for working abroad?
people_culture · 2026-03-05 12:50:32
Hi everyone, I’m currently planning my career path and considering doing my Bachelor’s in Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering (IIT Madras or IMU Visakhapatnam). My long‑term goal is to move abroad—ideally Norway—to work in marine technology companies like Kongsberg Maritime...
Reeves downgrades U.K. growth forecast for 2026
sanctions_shadow_enforcement · 2026-03-03 22:00:48
British finance minister Rachel Reeves detailed a downgrade to the country’s growth forecasts in a budget update speech earlier Tuesday, even before the events in the Middle East could make an impact. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), the government’s official foreca...
Reeves downgrades U.K. growth forecast for 2026
Hellenic Shipping News · 2026-03-03 22:00:48
British finance minister Rachel Reeves detailed a downgrade to the country’s growth forecasts in a budget update speech earlier Tuesday, even before the events in the Middle East could make an impact. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), the government’s official forecaster, cut its expected growth rate for 2026 to 1.1% from the 1.4% expansion ...
Path to sailing
people_culture · 2026-02-21 15:26:33
Hey guys, I have a Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering and I want to get a masters in Electrical engineering in UK. I love sailing and engineering so much, I want to see the world while practicing engineering. My dream is to work onboard vessels as an electrical engineer, ...
Path to sailing
reddit:r/maritime · 2026-02-21 15:26:33
Hey guys, I have a Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering and I want to get a masters in Electrical engineering in UK. I love sailing and engineering so much, I want to see the world while practicing engineering. My dream is to work onboard vessels as an electrical engineer, and I need advice on how I can go about this. submitted by /u/Illustrious-Ice-7858 [link] [comments]
Path to sailing
people_culture · 2026-02-21 15:26:33
Hey guys, I have a Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering and I want to get a masters in Electrical engineering in UK. I love sailing and engineering so much, I want to see the world while practicing engineering. My dream is to work onboard vessels as an electrical engineer, ...
Do any wiper/engine room mariners on OSVs get overtime?
reddit:r/merchantmarine · 2026-02-11 23:50:53
Do OSVs only pay the daily rate for 12 hours with no Overtime? Can anyone recommend the best ships to work on and why you think it’s the best? (Have MMC, TWIC, Med Cert., Passport, VPDSD, STCW-basic training, Bachelors of science EET, looking for wiper/ electronics tech positions on OSVs in the gulf.) submitted by /u/Extra-Ad9864 [link] [comments]