Question 1

Where is KESTREL right now?

Accepted Answer

KESTREL was last reported in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor, on 8 Sep 2026, 04:54 UTC. It was sailing from GRIMSBY to GRIMSBY with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 03:08 UTC. Its exact coordinates, speed and ETA are shown at the top of this page and refresh from the latest AIS broadcast.

Question 2

What are the identifiers for KESTREL?

Accepted Answer

KESTREL broadcasts MMSI 235000280, with call sign MBQM7. 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.

Question 3

What type of ship is KESTREL?

Accepted Answer

KESTREL is classified as a fishing vessel registered under the GB 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 GB flag list at /flag/gb.

Question 4

How can I see the live position of KESTREL?

Accepted Answer

MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from KESTREL 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.

Question 5

How often is KESTREL's position updated?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What class is KESTREL?

Accepted Answer

As a fishing, KESTREL 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.

KESTREL — Fishing · MMSI 235000280

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