AMBAL (Cargo ship, Russia flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 3, 2026, 15:49 UTC, under way at 14.8 kn, in the Baltic Sea. The crew-entered destination was RUKGD/RUULU (voyage report via Digitraffic marine AIS, received Oct 1, 2026, 17:57 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is AMBAL?

AMBAL is a cargo ship sailing under the flag of Russia, built in 1990 by Schichau Seebeckwerft. The vessel is 190 m long and has a gross tonnage of 20,729.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for AMBAL?

AMBAL appears on the OFAC SDN list under RUSSIA-EO14024. No matched inspection records are displayed for AMBAL. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

Sanctioned vessel

AMBAL appears on the OFAC SDN list under RUSSIA-EO14024. Verify at OFAC.

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AMBAL

Cargo ship · Russia · built 1990 · AIS Class A

IMO8807416MMSI273355410Call signUBVG7Last AIS position Oct 3, 2026, 15:49 UTC

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In short

AMBAL (Cargo ship, Russia flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 3, 2026, 15:49 UTC, under way at 14.8 kn, in the Baltic Sea. Its crew-entered AIS destination is RUKGD/RUULU; its reported draught is 6.1 m (voyage report via Digitraffic marine AIS, received Oct 1, 2026, 17:57 UTC). It appears on a sanctions list (details below).

Vessel type: Cargo ship
Flag: Russia
Year built: 1990
Gross tonnage: 20,729
Size (length × beam): 190 m
Registered owner: —

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Last reported position

received Oct 3, 2026, 15:49 UTC

Position: 55.4523° N, 19.7856° E
Area: Baltic Sea
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Under way using engine
Speed: 14.8 kn
Course: 16°
Heading: 17°

55.4523° N, 19.7856° E

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Voydar detected no port call in the last 30 days.

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Identity & particulars

Name: AMBAL
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 8807416
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 273355410
Call signWhat is a call sign?: UBVG7
Flag: Russia
Vessel type: Cargo ship
AIS ship type: Cargo
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 20,729
Length overall: 190 m
Beam: —
Year built: 1990

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Builder: Schichau Seebeckwerft
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

Sanctions listings

Every listing of this ship on the sanctions lists Voydar tracks, current and past.

List	Programme	Listed as	Listed	Status
OFAC SDN list (US)	RUSSIA-EO14024	AMBAL	not published by the list	In force

Source: OFAC Specially Designated Nationals list. Licence: US Government public domain (17 U.S.C. §105).

Frequently asked questions

Where is AMBAL now?: AMBAL (Cargo ship, Russia flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 3, 2026, 15:49 UTC, under way at 14.8 kn, in the Baltic Sea. The crew-entered destination was RUKGD/RUULU (voyage report via Digitraffic marine AIS, received Oct 1, 2026, 17:57 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is AMBAL?: AMBAL is a cargo ship sailing under the flag of Russia, built in 1990 by Schichau Seebeckwerft. The vessel is 190 m long and has a gross tonnage of 20,729.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for AMBAL?: AMBAL appears on the OFAC SDN list under RUSSIA-EO14024. No matched inspection records are displayed for AMBAL. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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