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SILFishing · IMO 8521347

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SIL is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 38.8075° N, 11.2006° W, making 12.6 knots on a course of 26°. It is sailing from RIO DE JANEIRO to VIGO with an ETA of 24 Sep 2026, 21:00 UTC. AIS position received 24 Sep 2026, 00:53 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
12.6 kn
Speed
25.8°
/ 28°
Course / Heading
6.5 m
Static Draught
6.5 m
Current Draught

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ATD
17:21 UTCSep 10, 2026
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VIGOESVGO
ETA
21:00 UTCSep 24, 2026
SIL

SIL

Identity

Fishing
Type
United Kingdom flagUK
Flag
8521347
IMO Number
740356000
MMSI
ZDLR1
Call Sign

Specifications

78 m × 14 m
Length × Breadth
1987-01-01
Year Built
2,497 t
Deadweight
2,156 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
CONSTRUCCIONES NAVALES SANTODOMINGO - VIGO, SPAIN
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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Flag State
All UK-flagged vessels
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Vessel Type
Browse all Fishings
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Departure Port
Port of RIO DE JANEIRO
Port traffic, arrivals and live vessel positions for RIO DE JANEIRO (BRRIO).
Destination Port
Port of VIGO
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for VIGO (ESVGO).

About SIL

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SIL — Fishing

Built in 1987, with a gross tonnage of 2,156 GT, and a dead weight of 2,497 tonnes, SIL is a fishing registered under the UK flag. The vessel is owned by POLAR - STANLEY, FALKLAND ISLANDS, built by CONSTRUCCIONES NAVALES SANTODOMINGO - VIGO, SPAIN.

SIL route and voyage history

SIL is currently on a voyage from RIO DE JANEIRO to VIGO with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-24T21:00:00Z. The live route and current course of SIL 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

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

  • MMSI: 740356000
  • IMO: 8521347
  • Call sign: ZDLR1
  • Vessel type: Fishing
  • Flag state: UK

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SIL right now?

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SIL is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is sailing from RIO DE JANEIRO to VIGO with an ETA of 24 Sep 2026, 21:00 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 SIL?

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SIL broadcasts MMSI 740356000 and is registered as IMO 8521347, with call sign ZDLR1 . 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 SIL?

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SIL is classified as a fishing vessel registered under the UK 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 UK flag list at /flag/uk.

How can I see the live position of SIL?

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

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SIL is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a fishing, SIL 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. SIL has a gross tonnage of 2,156 GT.

SIL — Key Facts

MMSI
740356000
IMO number
8521347
Call sign
ZDLR1
Vessel type
Fishing
Flag state
UK
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
12.6 knots
Course over ground
25.8°
Heading
28°
Last known position
38.8075°, -11.2006°
Destination
VIGO
ETA
2026-09-24T21:00:00Z
Departure port
RIO DE JANEIRO
Actual time of departure
2026-09-10T17:21:00Z
Current draught
6.5 m
Maximum static draught
6.5 m
Year built
1987-01-01
Gross tonnage
2156
Dead weight
2497 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-24T00:53:59Z