Where is Kestrel now?

Kestrel (Fishing vessel, Falkland Islands flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 4, 2026, 02:15 UTC, not moving, near Vigo (North Atlantic Ocean). The crew-entered destination was VIGO (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 3, 2026, 23:46 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is Kestrel?

Kestrel is a fishing vessel sailing under the flag of Falkland Islands, built in 1985. The vessel is 53 m long with a beam of 10 m and has a gross tonnage of 775.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Kestrel?

Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Kestrel from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels, the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register and the French national asset-freeze register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for Kestrel. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

Kestrel

Fishing vessel · Falkland Islands · built 1985 · AIS Class A

IMO8411839MMSI740349000Call signZDLJ1Last AIS position Oct 4, 2026, 02:15 UTC

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In short

Kestrel (Fishing vessel, Falkland Islands flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 4, 2026, 02:15 UTC, not moving, near Vigo (North Atlantic Ocean). Its crew-entered AIS destination is VIGO; its reported draught is 4.5 m (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 3, 2026, 23:46 UTC).

Vessel type: Fishing vessel
Flag: Falkland Islands
Year built: 1985
Gross tonnage: 775
Size (length × beam): 53 m × 10 m
Registered owner: —

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Last reported position

received Oct 4, 2026, 02:15 UTC

Position: 42.2304° N, 8.7369° W
Area: North Atlantic Ocean
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Under way using engine
Speed: 0 kn
Course: 215°
Heading: 118°

42.2304° N, 8.7369° W

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Voydar detected no port call in the last 30 days.

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Identity & particulars

Name: Kestrel
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 8411839
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 740349000
Call signWhat is a call sign?: ZDLJ1
Flag: Falkland Islands
Vessel type: Fishing vessel
AIS ship type: Fishing
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 775
Length overall: 53 m
Beam: 10 m
Year built: 1985

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Where is Kestrel now?: Kestrel (Fishing vessel, Falkland Islands flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 4, 2026, 02:15 UTC, not moving, near Vigo (North Atlantic Ocean). The crew-entered destination was VIGO (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 3, 2026, 23:46 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is Kestrel?: Kestrel is a fishing vessel sailing under the flag of Falkland Islands, built in 1985. The vessel is 53 m long with a beam of 10 m and has a gross tonnage of 775.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Kestrel?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Kestrel from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels, the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register and the French national asset-freeze register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for Kestrel. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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