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BLUEBELL — Fishing · IMO 8901418

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BLUEBELL was last reported under way in the South Atlantic Ocean, at 35.4136° S, 18.7690° E, on 6 Nov 2026, 18:33 UTC. It was sailing from CAPE TOWN to CAPE TOWN with an ETA of 3 Nov 2026, 22:46 UTC.

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Engaged in Fishing
Current Navigational Status
6.4 kn
Speed
174.0°
/ 318°
Course / Heading
5.6 m
Static Draught
5.6 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
00:59 UTCNov 5, 2026
ETA
22:46 UTCNov 3, 2026
BLUEBELL

BLUEBELL

Identity

Fishing
Type
South Africa flagZA
Flag
8901418
IMO Number
601339000
MMSI
ZRCX
Call Sign

Specifications

58 m × 14 m
Length × Breadth
1989-01-01
Year Built
1,258 t
Deadweight
1,899 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
STERKODER SHIPBUILDING - KRISTIANSUND, NORWAY
Builder
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Class Society
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About BLUEBELL

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BLUEBELL — Fishing

Built in 1989, with a gross tonnage of 1,899 GT, and a dead weight of 1,258 tonnes, BLUEBELL is a fishing registered under the South Africa flag. The vessel is owned by IRVIN & JOHNSON - CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, built by STERKODER SHIPBUILDING - KRISTIANSUND, NORWAY.

BLUEBELL route and voyage history

BLUEBELL is currently on a voyage from CAPE TOWN to CAPE TOWN with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-03T22:46:00Z. The live route and current course of BLUEBELL 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BLUEBELL right now?

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BLUEBELL was last reported under way in the South Atlantic Ocean, within the Cape of Good Hope route, on 6 Nov 2026, 18:33 UTC. It was sailing from CAPE TOWN to CAPE TOWN with an ETA of 3 Nov 2026, 22:46 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 BLUEBELL?

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BLUEBELL broadcasts MMSI 601339000 and is registered as IMO 8901418, with call sign ZRCX. 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 BLUEBELL?

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BLUEBELL 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.

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

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BLUEBELL is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a fishing, BLUEBELL 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. BLUEBELL has a gross tonnage of 1,899 GT.

BLUEBELL — Key Facts

MMSI
601339000
IMO number
8901418
Call sign
ZRCX
Vessel type
Fishing
Flag state
ZA
Navigation status
Engaged in Fishing
Current speed
6.4 knots
Course over ground
174.0°
Heading
318°
Last known position
-35.4136°, 18.7690°
Destination
CAPE TOWN
ETA
2026-11-03T22:46:00Z
Departure port
CAPE TOWN
Actual time of departure
2026-11-05T00:59:00Z
Current draught
5.6 m
Maximum static draught
5.6 m
Year built
1989-01-01
Gross tonnage
1899
Dead weight
1258 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T18:33:50Z