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LUCERNE — Fishing · IMO 5213511

ZAEngaged in Fishing
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LUCERNE is currently positioned in the South Atlantic Ocean, at 33.9063° S, 18.4263° E. It is sailing from CAPE TOWN to CAPE TOWN with an ETA of 23 Oct 2026, 05:28 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 12:25 UTC.

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Engaged in Fishing
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
84.3°
/ 51°
Course / Heading
3.5 m
Static Draught
3.5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
18:18 UTCOct 13, 2026
ETA
05:28 UTCOct 23, 2026
LUCERNE

LUCERNE

Identity

Fishing
Type
South Africa flagZA
Flag
5213511
IMO Number
601493000
MMSI
ZR2579
Call Sign

Specifications

14 m × 6 m
Length × Breadth
1959-01-01
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
324 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
DOIG - GRIMSBY, U.K.
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About LUCERNE

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LUCERNE — Fishing

Built in 1959, with a gross tonnage of 324 GT, LUCERNE is a fishing registered under the South Africa flag. The vessel is built by DOIG - GRIMSBY, U.K..

LUCERNE route and voyage history

LUCERNE is currently on a voyage from CAPE TOWN to CAPE TOWN with an estimated arrival on 2026-10-23T05:28:00Z. The live route and current course of LUCERNE 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 LUCERNE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full fishing fleet at /vessel-type/fishing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is LUCERNE right now?

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LUCERNE 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 23 Oct 2026, 05:28 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 LUCERNE?

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LUCERNE broadcasts MMSI 601493000 and is registered as IMO 5213511, with call sign ZR2579. 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 LUCERNE?

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LUCERNE 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 LUCERNE?

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

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As a fishing, LUCERNE 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. LUCERNE has a gross tonnage of 324 GT.

LUCERNE — Key Facts

MMSI
601493000
IMO number
5213511
Call sign
ZR2579
Vessel type
Fishing
Flag state
ZA
Navigation status
Engaged in Fishing
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
84.3°
Heading
51°
Last known position
-33.9063°, 18.4263°
Destination
CAPE TOWN
ETA
2026-10-23T05:28:00Z
Departure port
CAPE TOWN
Actual time of departure
2026-10-13T18:18:00Z
Current draught
3.5 m
Maximum static draught
3.5 m
Year built
1959-01-01
Gross tonnage
324
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T12:25:30Z