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ESTER — Fishing · IMO 8908117

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ESTER was last reported under way, at 59.9100° N, 30.2304° E, on 6 Nov 2026, 15:00 UTC. It was sailing from ST PETERSBURG to ST PETERSBURG with an ETA of 31 Oct 2026, 05:37 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
3.0 kn
Speed
282.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
6.9 m
Static Draught
6.3 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
04:26 UTCOct 31, 2026
ETA
05:37 UTCOct 31, 2026
ESTER

ESTER

Identity

Fishing
Type
Russia flagRU
Flag
8908117
IMO Number
273397450
MMSI
UBHP
Call Sign

Specifications

120 m × 19 m
Length × Breadth
1993-01-01
Year Built
3,372 t
Deadweight
7,765 t
Gross Tonnage
3,600 kW
Engine Power
VOLKSWERFT STRALSUND GMBH - STRALSUND, GERMANY
Builder
RUSSIAN MARITIME REGISTER OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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About ESTER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ESTER — Fishing

Built in 1993, with a gross tonnage of 7,765 GT, and a dead weight of 3,372 tonnes, ESTER is a fishing registered under the Russian Federation flag. The vessel is owned by DEEP SEA FISHERIES - QINGDAO, CHINA, built by VOLKSWERFT STRALSUND GMBH - STRALSUND, GERMANY.

ESTER route and voyage history

ESTER is currently on a voyage from ST PETERSBURG to ST PETERSBURG with an estimated arrival on 2026-10-31T05:37:00Z. The live route and current course of ESTER 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

ESTER is classed by RUSSIAN MARITIME REGISTER OF SHIPPING, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as ESTER can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full fishing fleet at /vessel-type/fishing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ESTER right now?

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ESTER was last reported under way, on 6 Nov 2026, 15:00 UTC. It was sailing from ST PETERSBURG to ST PETERSBURG with an ETA of 31 Oct 2026, 05:37 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 ESTER?

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ESTER broadcasts MMSI 273397450 and is registered as IMO 8908117, with call sign UBHP. 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 ESTER?

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ESTER is classified as a fishing vessel registered under the RU 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 RU flag list at /flag/ru.

How can I see the live position of ESTER?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ESTER 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 ESTER'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 ESTER?

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ESTER is classed by RUSSIAN MARITIME REGISTER OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a fishing, ESTER 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. ESTER has a gross tonnage of 7,765 GT.

ESTER — Key Facts

MMSI
273397450
IMO number
8908117
Call sign
UBHP
Vessel type
Fishing
Flag state
RU
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
3.0 knots
Course over ground
282.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
59.9100°, 30.2304°
Destination
ST PETERSBURG
ETA
2026-10-31T05:37:00Z
Departure port
ST PETERSBURG
Actual time of departure
2026-10-31T04:26:00Z
Current draught
6.3 m
Maximum static draught
6.9 m
Year built
1993-01-01
Gross tonnage
7765
Dead weight
3372 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T15:00:26Z