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SCOMBER — Fishing · MMSI 601684000

ZAClass B
World map showing the last known position of SCOMBER at 34° 10.423' S, 22° 9.162' E
NSEW
Current PositionNo recent signal

SCOMBER has not broadcast an AIS position for 51 days. Its most recent report placed it in the Indian Ocean, at 34.1737° S, 22.1527° E, on 19 Jul 2026, 15:35 UTC. It was sailing from MOSSEL BAY to MOSSEL BAY.

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Class B
Current Navigational Status
8.5 kn
Speed
98.0°
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Course / Heading
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Static Draught
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Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
16:54 UTCJul 17, 2026
ETA
23:46 UTCJul 17, 2026
SCOMBER

SCOMBER

Identity

Fishing
Type
South Africa flagZA
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
601684000
MMSI
ZR4101
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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Departure Port
Port of MOSSEL BAY
Port traffic, arrivals and live vessel positions for MOSSEL BAY (ZAMZY).

About SCOMBER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SCOMBER — Fishing

SCOMBER is a fishing registered under the South Africa flag.

SCOMBER route and voyage history

SCOMBER is currently on a voyage from MOSSEL BAY to MOSSEL BAY with an estimated arrival on 2026-07-17T23:46:00Z. The live route and current course of SCOMBER 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 SCOMBER can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full fishing fleet at /vessel-type/fishing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SCOMBER right now?+
SCOMBER has not broadcast an AIS position for 51 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the Indian Ocean, on 19 Jul 2026, 15:35 UTC. It was sailing from MOSSEL BAY to MOSSEL BAY. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.
What are the identifiers for SCOMBER?+
SCOMBER broadcasts MMSI 601684000, with call sign ZR4101. 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 SCOMBER?+
SCOMBER 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 SCOMBER?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SCOMBER 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 SCOMBER'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 SCOMBER?+
As a fishing, SCOMBER 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.

SCOMBER — Key Facts

MMSI
601684000
Call sign
ZR4101
Vessel type
Fishing
Flag state
ZA
Navigation status
Class B
Current speed
8.5 knots
Course over ground
98.0°
Last known position
-34.1737°, 22.1527°
Destination
MOSSEL BAY
ETA
2026-07-17T23:46:00Z
Departure port
MOSSEL BAY
Actual time of departure
2026-07-17T16:54:00Z
AIS last updated
2026-07-19T15:35:00Z