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COMPASS CHALLENGER — Fishing · IMO 8106836

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COMPASS CHALLENGER is currently under way in the South Atlantic Ocean, at 35.6235° S, 19.3938° E, making 4.0 knots on a course of 127°. It is sailing from CAPE TOWN to CAPE TOWN with an ETA of 4 Nov 2026, 03:42 UTC. AIS position received 9 Nov 2026, 03:37 UTC.

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Engaged In Fishing
Current Navigational Status
4.0 kn
Speed
127.0°
/ 110°
Course / Heading
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Static Draught
4 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
08:24 UTCNov 5, 2026
ETA
03:42 UTCNov 4, 2026
COMPASS CHALLENGER

COMPASS CHALLENGER

Identity

Fishing
Type
South Africa flagZA
Flag
8106836
IMO Number
601301000
MMSI
ZR4348
Call Sign

Specifications

N/A
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
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Deadweight
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Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About COMPASS CHALLENGER

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COMPASS CHALLENGER — Fishing

COMPASS CHALLENGER is a fishing registered under the South Africa flag.

COMPASS CHALLENGER route and voyage history

COMPASS CHALLENGER is currently on a voyage from CAPE TOWN to CAPE TOWN with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-04T03:42:00Z. The live route and current course of COMPASS CHALLENGER 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 COMPASS CHALLENGER can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full fishing fleet at /vessel-type/fishing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is COMPASS CHALLENGER right now?

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COMPASS CHALLENGER is currently under way in the South Atlantic Ocean, within the Cape of Good Hope route. It is sailing from CAPE TOWN to CAPE TOWN with an ETA of 4 Nov 2026, 03:42 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 COMPASS CHALLENGER?

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COMPASS CHALLENGER broadcasts MMSI 601301000 and is registered as IMO 8106836, with call sign ZR4348. 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 COMPASS CHALLENGER?

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COMPASS CHALLENGER is classified as a fishing vessel registered under the ZA 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 ZA flag list at /flag/za.

How can I see the live position of COMPASS CHALLENGER?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from COMPASS CHALLENGER 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 COMPASS CHALLENGER'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 COMPASS CHALLENGER?

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As a fishing, COMPASS CHALLENGER 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.

COMPASS CHALLENGER — Key Facts

MMSI
601301000
IMO number
8106836
Call sign
ZR4348
Vessel type
Fishing
Flag state
ZA
Navigation status
Engaged In Fishing
Current speed
4.0 knots
Course over ground
127.0°
Heading
110°
Last known position
-35.6235°, 19.3938°
Destination
CAPE TOWN
ETA
2026-11-04T03:42:00Z
Departure port
CAPE TOWN
Actual time of departure
2026-11-05T08:24:00Z
Current draught
4 m
AIS last updated
2026-11-09T03:37:31Z