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NORTH STAR — Fishing · IMO 8644826

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NORTH STAR is currently under way in the North Sea, at 56.7884° N, 1.6012° W, making 5.6 knots on a course of 158°. It is sailing from PETERHEAD to PETERHEAD with an ETA of 5 Jan 2027, 18:00 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 16:17 UTC.

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Underway Using Engine
Current Navigational Status
5.6 kn
Speed
158.0°
/ 160°
Course / Heading
4.2 m
Static Draught
4.2 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
07:24 UTCNov 3, 2026
ETA
18:00 UTCJan 5, 2027
NORTH STAR

NORTH STAR

Identity

Fishing
Type
United Kingdom flagGB
Flag
8644826
IMO Number
235826000
MMSI
MWZQ2
Call Sign

Specifications

15 m × 6 m
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About NORTH STAR

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

NORTH STAR — Fishing

NORTH STAR is a fishing registered under the United Kingdom flag.

NORTH STAR route and voyage history

NORTH STAR is currently on a voyage from PETERHEAD to PETERHEAD with an estimated arrival on 2027-01-05T18:00:00Z. The live route and current course of NORTH STAR 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

Vessels in the same class as NORTH STAR can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full fishing fleet at /vessel-type/fishing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is NORTH STAR right now?

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NORTH STAR is currently under way in the North Sea. It is sailing from PETERHEAD to PETERHEAD with an ETA of 5 Jan 2027, 18:00 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 NORTH STAR?

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NORTH STAR broadcasts MMSI 235826000 and is registered as IMO 8644826, with call sign MWZQ2. 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 NORTH STAR?

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NORTH STAR 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.

How can I see the live position of NORTH STAR?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from NORTH STAR 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 NORTH STAR's position updated?

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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 NORTH STAR?

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As a fishing, NORTH STAR 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.

NORTH STAR — Key Facts

MMSI
235826000
IMO number
8644826
Call sign
MWZQ2
Vessel type
Fishing
Flag state
GB
Navigation status
Underway Using Engine
Current speed
5.6 knots
Course over ground
158.0°
Heading
160°
Last known position
56.7884°, -1.6012°
Destination
PETERHEAD
ETA
2027-01-05T18:00:00Z
Departure port
PETERHEAD
Actual time of departure
2026-11-03T07:24:00Z
Current draught
4.2 m
Maximum static draught
4.2 m
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T16:17:20Z