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KOSTAR — Fishing · IMO 9202687

ZAClass B
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KOSTAR is currently under way in the South Atlantic Ocean, at 33.9072° S, 18.4207° E, making 5.6 knots on a course of 195°. It is sailing from CAPE TOWN to CAPE TOWN with an ETA of 31 Oct 2026, 17:21 UTC. AIS position received 6 Nov 2026, 10:19 UTC.

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Class B
Current Navigational Status
5.6 kn
Speed
195.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
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Static Draught
4 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
09:29 UTCOct 31, 2026
ETA
17:21 UTCOct 31, 2026
KOSTAR

KOSTAR

Identity

Fishing
Type
South Africa flagZA
Flag
9202687
IMO Number
601417000
MMSI
N/A
Call Sign

Specifications

N/A
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 KOSTAR

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

KOSTAR — Fishing

KOSTAR is a fishing registered under the South Africa flag.

KOSTAR route and voyage history

KOSTAR is currently on a voyage from CAPE TOWN to CAPE TOWN with an estimated arrival on 2026-10-31T17:21:00Z. The live route and current course of KOSTAR 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 KOSTAR can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full fishing fleet at /vessel-type/fishing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is KOSTAR right now?

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KOSTAR 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 31 Oct 2026, 17:21 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 KOSTAR?

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KOSTAR broadcasts MMSI 601417000 and is registered as IMO 9202687. 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 KOSTAR?

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KOSTAR 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 KOSTAR?

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

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As a fishing, KOSTAR 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.

KOSTAR — Key Facts

MMSI
601417000
IMO number
9202687
Vessel type
Fishing
Flag state
ZA
Navigation status
Class B
Current speed
5.6 knots
Course over ground
195.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
-33.9072°, 18.4207°
Destination
CAPE TOWN
ETA
2026-10-31T17:21:00Z
Departure port
CAPE TOWN
Actual time of departure
2026-10-31T09:29:00Z
Current draught
4 m
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T10:19:49Z