Where is Noosfera now?

Noosfera (Icebreaker, Ukraine flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 2, 2026, 16:24 UTC, moored, near Cape Town (South Atlantic Ocean). The crew-entered destination was CAPE TOWN, S.A. (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 2, 2026, 16:20 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is Noosfera?

Noosfera is an icebreaker sailing under the flag of Ukraine, built in 1991 by Swan Hunter. The vessel is 99 m long with a beam of 18.9 m and has a gross tonnage of 5,732.

Who is recorded as the owner or manager of Noosfera?

National Antarctic Scientific Center of Ukraine is recorded as Registered owner for Noosfera (source: Wikidata). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Noosfera?

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

Noosfera

Icebreaker · Ukraine · built 1991 · AIS Class A

IMO8904496MMSI272183900Call signUUEKLast AIS position Oct 2, 2026, 16:24 UTC

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In short

Noosfera (Icebreaker, Ukraine flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 2, 2026, 16:24 UTC, moored, near Cape Town (South Atlantic Ocean). Its crew-entered AIS destination is CAPE TOWN, S.A.; its reported draught is 6.1 m (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 2, 2026, 16:20 UTC). Registered owner: National Antarctic Scientific Center of Ukraine (source: Wikidata).

Vessel type: Icebreaker
Flag: Ukraine
Year built: 1991
Gross tonnage: 5,732
Size (length × beam): 99 m × 19 m
Registered owner: National Antarctic Scientific Center of Ukraine

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Last reported position

received Oct 2, 2026, 16:24 UTC

Position: 33.9176° S, 18.4408° E
Area: South Atlantic Ocean
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Moored
Speed: 0 kn
Course: 218°
Heading: 130°

33.9176° S, 18.4408° E

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Identity & particulars

Name: Noosfera
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 8904496
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 272183900
Call signWhat is a call sign?: UUEK
Flag: Ukraine
Vessel type: Detailed type from WikidataIcebreaker
AIS ship type: Other
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 5,732
Length overall: 99 m
Beam: 18.9 m
Year built: 1991

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Registered owner: National Antarctic Scientific Center of Ukraine
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026
Operator: National Antarctic Scientific Center of Ukraine
Source: Wikidata · since 2021 · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026
British Antarctic Survey(Former)
Source: Wikidata · until 2021 · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026
Builder: Swan Hunter
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

About Noosfera

Noosfera (Ukrainian: Ноосфера, lit. 'Noosphere') is a polar supply and research ship operated by the National Antarctic Scientific Center of Ukraine. Until 2021, she was operated by the British Antarctic Survey and named RRS James Clark Ross.

Summary from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Noosfera now?: Noosfera (Icebreaker, Ukraine flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 2, 2026, 16:24 UTC, moored, near Cape Town (South Atlantic Ocean). The crew-entered destination was CAPE TOWN, S.A. (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 2, 2026, 16:20 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is Noosfera?: Noosfera is an icebreaker sailing under the flag of Ukraine, built in 1991 by Swan Hunter. The vessel is 99 m long with a beam of 18.9 m and has a gross tonnage of 5,732.
Who is recorded as the owner or manager of Noosfera?: National Antarctic Scientific Center of Ukraine is recorded as Registered owner for Noosfera (source: Wikidata). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Noosfera?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Noosfera from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels and the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for Noosfera. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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