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Faroe Islands flag

RANKIN — Fishing · IMO 8218586

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World map showing the last known position of RANKIN at 62° 0.398' N, 6° 46.514' W
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RANKIN is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 62.0066° N, 6.7752° W, making 0.0 knots on a course of 73°. It is sailing from SKALI to RUNAVIK with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 12:43 UTC. AIS position received 9 Sep 2026, 17:44 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
73.0°
/ 219°
Course / Heading
5 m
Static Draught
5 m
Current Draught

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Faroe Islands flag
SKALIFOSKA
ATD
10:56 UTCSep 8, 2026
Faroe Islands flag
RUNAVIKFORVK
ETA
12:43 UTCSep 8, 2026
RANKIN

RANKIN

Identity

Fishing
Type
Faroe Islands flagFO
Flag
8218586
IMO Number
231129000
MMSI
OW2312
Call Sign

Specifications

46 m × 10 m
Length × Breadth
1981-01-01
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
671 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
SKALA SKIPASMIDJAN - SKALI, FAEROE ISLANDS
Builder
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of SKALI
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Destination Port
Port of RUNAVIK
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About RANKIN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

RANKIN — Fishing

Built in 1981, with a gross tonnage of 671 GT, RANKIN is a fishing registered under the Faroe Islands flag. The vessel is owned by SUDRINGUR - TVOROYRI, FAEROE ISLANDS, built by SKALA SKIPASMIDJAN - SKALI, FAEROE ISLANDS.

RANKIN route and voyage history

RANKIN is currently on a voyage from SKALI to RUNAVIK with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T12:43:00Z. The live route and current course of RANKIN are shown on the bridge map above, updated whenever the vessel is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass.

Vessel class and identifiers

RANKIN is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as RANKIN can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full fishing fleet at /vessel-type/fishing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is RANKIN right now?+
RANKIN is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is sailing from SKALI to RUNAVIK with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 12:43 UTC. Its exact coordinates, speed and ETA are shown at the top of this page and refresh from the latest AIS broadcast.
What are the identifiers for RANKIN?+
RANKIN broadcasts MMSI 231129000 and is registered as IMO 8218586, with call sign OW2312. The MMSI is the radio identifier used by AIS; the IMO number stays with the ship for life and does not change with re-flagging or sale.
What type of ship is RANKIN?+
RANKIN is classified as a fishing vessel registered under the FO flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full fishing fleet at /vessel-type/fishing and full FO flag list at /flag/fo.
How can I see the live position of RANKIN?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from RANKIN above, with current position, course, speed, and navigation status. Tap "View on map" to centre the live tracker on the vessel and watch its movement update in real time. The same data is available offline-friendly in the iOS and Android apps.
How often is RANKIN's position updated?+
AIS transponders broadcast position every 2 seconds when underway at high speed and up to every 3 minutes at anchor. The position you see refreshes whenever the ship is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass — typically seconds in coastal waters and minutes offshore.
What class is RANKIN?+
RANKIN is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a fishing, RANKIN sits in the same design class as the other fishings listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full fishing directory at /vessel-type/fishing. RANKIN has a gross tonnage of 671 GT.

RANKIN — Key Facts

MMSI
231129000
IMO number
8218586
Call sign
OW2312
Vessel type
Fishing
Flag state
FO
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
73.0°
Heading
219°
Last known position
62.0066°, -6.7752°
Destination
RUNAVIK
ETA
2026-09-08T12:43:00Z
Departure port
SKALI
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T10:56:00Z
Current draught
5 m
Maximum static draught
5 m
Year built
1981-01-01
Gross tonnage
671
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-09T17:44:00Z