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WAFA 4 — Fishing · IMO 9029243

MRTowing astern
World map showing the last known position of WAFA 4 at 20° 38.574' N, 17° 23.741' W
NSEW
Current PositionNo recent signal

WAFA 4 has not broadcast an AIS position for 91 days. Its most recent report placed it in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 20.6429° N, 17.3957° W, on 9 May 2026, 05:22 UTC. It was sailing from NOUADHIBOU to NOUADHIBOU.

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Towing astern
Current Navigational Status
6.6 kn
Speed
320.0°
/ 319°
Course / Heading
---
Static Draught
5 m
Current Draught
ATD
May 7, 2026, 01:42 UTC
ETA
Jun 6, 2026, 09:40 UTC
From
NOUADHIBOU
To
NOUADHIBOU

Voyage Tracker

ATD
01:42 UTCMay 7, 2026
ETA
09:40 UTCJun 6, 2026
WAFA 4

WAFA 4

Identity

Fishing
Type
Mauritania flagMR
Flag
9029243
IMO Number
654080200
MMSI
N/A
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
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About WAFA 4

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

WAFA 4 — Fishing

WAFA 4 is a fishing registered under the Mauritania flag.

WAFA 4 route and voyage history

WAFA 4 is currently on a voyage from NOUADHIBOU to NOUADHIBOU with an estimated arrival on 2026-06-06T09:40:00Z. The live route and current course of WAFA 4 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 WAFA 4 can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full fishing fleet at /vessel-type/fishing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is WAFA 4 right now?+
WAFA 4 has not broadcast an AIS position for 91 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the North Atlantic Ocean, on 9 May 2026, 05:22 UTC. It was sailing from NOUADHIBOU to NOUADHIBOU. 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 WAFA 4?+
WAFA 4 broadcasts MMSI 654080200 and is registered as IMO 9029243. 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 WAFA 4?+
WAFA 4 is classified as a fishing vessel registered under the MR 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 MR flag list at /flag/mr.
How can I see the live position of WAFA 4?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from WAFA 4 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 WAFA 4'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 WAFA 4?+
As a fishing, WAFA 4 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.

WAFA 4 — Key Facts

MMSI
654080200
IMO number
9029243
Vessel type
Fishing
Flag state
MR
Navigation status
Towing astern
Current speed
6.6 knots
Course over ground
320.0°
Heading
319°
Last known position
20.6429°, -17.3957°
Destination
NOUADHIBOU
ETA
2026-06-06T09:40:00Z
Departure port
NOUADHIBOU
Actual time of departure
2026-05-07T01:42:00Z
Current draught
5 m
AIS last updated
2026-05-09T05:22:00Z