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AFRICAN QUEEN — Fishing · IMO 7622429

ZAEngaged In Fishing
World map showing the last known position of AFRICAN QUEEN at 34° 59.972' S, 18° 33.680' E
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AFRICAN QUEEN is currently positioned in the South Atlantic Ocean, at 34.9995° S, 18.5613° E. It is sailing from CAPE TOWN to CAPE TOWN with an ETA of 15 Dec 2026, 06:10 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 20:37 UTC.

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Engaged In Fishing
Current Navigational Status
0.5 kn
Speed
275.0°
/ 203°
Course / Heading
3.5 m
Static Draught
3.5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
22:49 UTCSep 5, 2026
ETA
06:10 UTCDec 15, 2026
AFRICAN QUEEN

AFRICAN QUEEN

Identity

Fishing
Type
South Africa flagZA
Flag
7622429
IMO Number
601480000
MMSI
ZR 5273
Call Sign

Specifications

37 m × 9 m
Length × Breadth
1975-01-01
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
300 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
SCHEEPSWERF MAASKANT - STELLENDAM, NETHERLANDS
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
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About AFRICAN QUEEN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

AFRICAN QUEEN — Fishing

Built in 1975, with a gross tonnage of 300 GT, AFRICAN QUEEN is a fishing registered under the South Africa flag. The vessel is built by SCHEEPSWERF MAASKANT - STELLENDAM, NETHERLANDS.

AFRICAN QUEEN route and voyage history

AFRICAN QUEEN is currently on a voyage from CAPE TOWN to CAPE TOWN with an estimated arrival on 2026-12-15T06:10:00Z. The live route and current course of AFRICAN QUEEN 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 AFRICAN QUEEN can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full fishing fleet at /vessel-type/fishing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is AFRICAN QUEEN right now?+
AFRICAN QUEEN is currently 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 15 Dec 2026, 06:10 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 AFRICAN QUEEN?+
AFRICAN QUEEN broadcasts MMSI 601480000 and is registered as IMO 7622429, with call sign ZR 5273. 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 AFRICAN QUEEN?+
AFRICAN QUEEN 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 AFRICAN QUEEN?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from AFRICAN QUEEN 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 AFRICAN QUEEN's position updated?+
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 AFRICAN QUEEN?+
As a fishing, AFRICAN QUEEN 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. AFRICAN QUEEN has a gross tonnage of 300 GT.

AFRICAN QUEEN — Key Facts

MMSI
601480000
IMO number
7622429
Call sign
ZR 5273
Vessel type
Fishing
Flag state
ZA
Navigation status
Engaged In Fishing
Current speed
0.5 knots
Course over ground
275.0°
Heading
203°
Last known position
-34.9995°, 18.5613°
Destination
CAPE TOWN
ETA
2026-12-15T06:10:00Z
Departure port
CAPE TOWN
Actual time of departure
2026-09-05T22:49:00Z
Current draught
3.5 m
Maximum static draught
3.5 m
Year built
1975-01-01
Gross tonnage
300
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T20:37:28Z