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UMLOBI — Fishing · IMO 9135729

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UMLOBI was last reported under way in the South Atlantic Ocean, at 35.9137° S, 19.4460° E, on 6 Nov 2026, 10:25 UTC. It was sailing from CAPE TOWN to CAPE TOWN with an ETA of 4 Nov 2026, 00:21 UTC.

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Engaged in Fishing
Current Navigational Status
3.0 kn
Speed
322.0°
/ 309°
Course / Heading
0 m
Static Draught
11.7 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
19:25 UTCNov 4, 2026
ETA
00:21 UTCNov 4, 2026
UMLOBI

UMLOBI

Identity

Fishing
Type
South Africa flagZA
Flag
9135729
IMO Number
601985000
MMSI
ZRIJ
Call Sign

Specifications

66 m × 14 m
Length × Breadth
1997-01-01
Year Built
1,429 t
Deadweight
2,424 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
VARD BRATTVAAG - BRATTVAAG, NORWAY
Builder
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Class Society
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About UMLOBI

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

UMLOBI — Fishing

Built in 1997, with a gross tonnage of 2,424 GT, and a dead weight of 1,429 tonnes, UMLOBI is a fishing registered under the South Africa flag. The vessel is owned by VARTDAL SEAFOOD - AALESUND, NORWAY, built by VARD BRATTVAAG - BRATTVAAG, NORWAY.

UMLOBI route and voyage history

UMLOBI is currently on a voyage from CAPE TOWN to CAPE TOWN with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-04T00:21:00Z. The live route and current course of UMLOBI 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

UMLOBI is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as UMLOBI can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full fishing fleet at /vessel-type/fishing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is UMLOBI right now?

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UMLOBI was last reported under way in the South Atlantic Ocean, within the Cape of Good Hope route, on 6 Nov 2026, 10:25 UTC. It was sailing from CAPE TOWN to CAPE TOWN with an ETA of 4 Nov 2026, 00:21 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 UMLOBI?

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UMLOBI broadcasts MMSI 601985000 and is registered as IMO 9135729, with call sign ZRIJ. 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 UMLOBI?

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UMLOBI 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 UMLOBI?

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

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UMLOBI is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a fishing, UMLOBI 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. UMLOBI has a gross tonnage of 2,424 GT.

UMLOBI — Key Facts

MMSI
601985000
IMO number
9135729
Call sign
ZRIJ
Vessel type
Fishing
Flag state
ZA
Navigation status
Engaged in Fishing
Current speed
3.0 knots
Course over ground
322.0°
Heading
309°
Last known position
-35.9137°, 19.4460°
Destination
CAPE TOWN
ETA
2026-11-04T00:21:00Z
Departure port
CAPE TOWN
Actual time of departure
2026-11-04T19:25:00Z
Current draught
11.7 m
Maximum static draught
0 m
Year built
1997-01-01
Gross tonnage
2424
Dead weight
1429 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T10:25:42Z