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Namibia flag

DESERT RUBY — Fishing · IMO 8227290

NAAt Anchor
World map showing the last known position of DESERT RUBY at 22° 53.716' S, 14° 29.106' E
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Current PositionLive

DESERT RUBY is currently at anchor in the South Atlantic Ocean, at 22.8953° S, 14.4851° E. It is sailing from WALVIS BAY to WALVIS BAY ANCH with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 16:09 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 15:36 UTC.

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At Anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.4 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 245°
Course / Heading
---
Static Draught
6.4 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
16:09 UTCSep 7, 2026
ETA
16:09 UTCSep 7, 2026
DESERT RUBY

DESERT RUBY

Identity

Fishing
Type
Namibia flagNA
Flag
8227290
IMO Number
659409000
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 DESERT RUBY

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

DESERT RUBY — Fishing

DESERT RUBY is a fishing registered under the Namibia flag.

DESERT RUBY route and voyage history

DESERT RUBY is currently on a voyage from WALVIS BAY to WALVIS BAY ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-07T16:09:00Z. The live route and current course of DESERT RUBY 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 DESERT RUBY can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full fishing fleet at /vessel-type/fishing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is DESERT RUBY right now?+
DESERT RUBY is currently at anchor in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is sailing from WALVIS BAY to WALVIS BAY ANCH with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 16:09 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 DESERT RUBY?+
DESERT RUBY broadcasts MMSI 659409000 and is registered as IMO 8227290. 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 DESERT RUBY?+
DESERT RUBY 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 DESERT RUBY?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from DESERT RUBY 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 DESERT RUBY'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 DESERT RUBY?+
As a fishing, DESERT RUBY 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.

DESERT RUBY — Key Facts

MMSI
659409000
IMO number
8227290
Vessel type
Fishing
Flag state
NA
Navigation status
At Anchor
Current speed
0.4 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
245°
Last known position
-22.8953°, 14.4851°
Destination
WALVIS BAY ANCH
ETA
2026-09-07T16:09:00Z
Departure port
WALVIS BAY
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T16:09:00Z
Current draught
6.4 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T15:36:50Z