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FLAME THORN — Fishing · IMO 9147318

ZAEngaged In Fishing
World map showing the last known position of FLAME THORN at 33° 54.381' S, 18° 25.466' E
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FLAME THORN is currently positioned in the South Atlantic Ocean, at 33.9063° S, 18.4244° E. It is sailing from CAPE TOWN to CAPE TOWN with an ETA of 19 Aug 2026, 16:03 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 15:52 UTC.

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Engaged In Fishing
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 222°
Course / Heading
5.2 m
Static Draught
5.2 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
04:49 UTCAug 17, 2026
ETA
16:03 UTCAug 19, 2026
FLAME THORN

FLAME THORN

Identity

Fishing
Type
South Africa flagZA
Flag
9147318
IMO Number
601970000
MMSI
ZR 7668
Call Sign

Specifications

N/A
Length × Breadth
1997-01-01
Year Built
377 t
Deadweight
803 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
ASTILLEROS ZAMAKONA PASAIA - PASAJES, SPAIN
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
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About FLAME THORN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

FLAME THORN — Fishing

Built in 1997, with a gross tonnage of 803 GT, and a dead weight of 377 tonnes, FLAME THORN is a fishing registered under the South Africa flag. The vessel is owned by IRVIN & JOHNSON - CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, built by ASTILLEROS ZAMAKONA PASAIA - PASAJES, SPAIN.

FLAME THORN route and voyage history

FLAME THORN is currently on a voyage from CAPE TOWN to CAPE TOWN with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-19T16:03:00Z. The live route and current course of FLAME THORN 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 FLAME THORN can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full fishing fleet at /vessel-type/fishing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is FLAME THORN right now?+
FLAME THORN 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 19 Aug 2026, 16:03 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 FLAME THORN?+
FLAME THORN broadcasts MMSI 601970000 and is registered as IMO 9147318, with call sign ZR 7668. 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 FLAME THORN?+
FLAME THORN 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 FLAME THORN?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from FLAME THORN 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 FLAME THORN'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 FLAME THORN?+
As a fishing, FLAME THORN 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. FLAME THORN has a gross tonnage of 803 GT.

FLAME THORN — Key Facts

MMSI
601970000
IMO number
9147318
Call sign
ZR 7668
Vessel type
Fishing
Flag state
ZA
Navigation status
Engaged In Fishing
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
222°
Last known position
-33.9063°, 18.4244°
Destination
CAPE TOWN
ETA
2026-08-19T16:03:00Z
Departure port
CAPE TOWN
Actual time of departure
2026-08-17T04:49:00Z
Current draught
5.2 m
Maximum static draught
5.2 m
Year built
1997-01-01
Gross tonnage
803
Dead weight
377 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T15:52:35Z