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KATANGAFishing · IMO 8802997

NAUnder way using engine
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Latitude / Longitude

22° 43.760' S
13° 53.077' E

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
14.8 kn
Speed
279.0°
/ 279°
Course / Heading
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Static Draught
7.5 m
Current Draught
ATD
Jun 2, 2026, 16:18 UTC
ETA
May 28, 2026, 20:23 UTC
From
WALVIS BAY
To
WALVIS BAY ANCH

Voyage Tracker

ATD
16:18 UTCJun 2, 2026
ETA
20:23 UTCMay 28, 2026
KATANGA

KATANGA

Identity

Fishing
Type
Namibia flagNA
Flag
8802997
IMO Number
659049000
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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Flag State
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Vessel Type
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Departure Port
Port of WALVIS BAY
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About KATANGA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

KATANGA — Fishing

KATANGA is a fishing registered under the Namibia flag.

KATANGA route and voyage history

KATANGA is currently on a voyage from WALVIS BAY to WALVIS BAY ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-05-28T20:23:00Z. The live route and current course of KATANGA are shown on the bridge map above, updated whenever the vessel is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass. View KATANGA's full route replay to see voyage history, course changes, and port-by-port movement.

Vessel class and identifiers

Vessels in the same class as KATANGA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full fishing fleet at /vessel-type/fishing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the identifiers for KATANGA?+
KATANGA broadcasts MMSI 659049000 and is registered as IMO 8802997. 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 KATANGA?+
KATANGA is classified as a fishing vessel registered under the NA 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 NA flag list at /flag/na.
How can I see the live position of KATANGA?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from KATANGA 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 KATANGA'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 KATANGA?+
As a fishing, KATANGA 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.

KATANGA — Key Facts

MMSI
659049000
IMO number
8802997
Vessel type
Fishing
Flag state
NA
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
14.8 knots
Course over ground
279.0°
Heading
279°
Last known position
-22.7293°, 13.8846°
Destination
WALVIS BAY ANCH
ETA
2026-05-28T20:23:00Z
Departure port
WALVIS BAY
Actual time of departure
2026-06-02T16:18:00Z
Current draught
7.5 m
AIS last updated
2026-06-02T19:10:00Z