ESTER (Fishing vessel, Russia flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 2, 2026, 12:35 UTC, under way at 4.3 kn, near Saint Petersburg (ex Leningrad) (Baltic Sea). The crew-entered destination was SAINTPETERBURG (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 2, 2026, 02:06 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is ESTER?

ESTER is a fishing vessel sailing under the flag of Russia, built in 1993 by Volkswerft. The vessel is 120.4 m long with a beam of 23.4 m and has a gross tonnage of 7,765.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for ESTER?

Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for ESTER 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. ESTER has 5 recorded Port State Control inspections. Detention and deficiency detail is not recorded for these inspections.

ESTER

Fishing vessel · Russia · built 1993 · AIS Class A

IMO8908117MMSI273397450Call signUBHPLast AIS position Oct 2, 2026, 12:35 UTC

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In short

ESTER (Fishing vessel, Russia flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 2, 2026, 12:35 UTC, under way at 4.3 kn, near Saint Petersburg (ex Leningrad) (Baltic Sea). Its crew-entered AIS destination is SAINTPETERBURG; its reported draught is 6.3 m (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 2, 2026, 02:06 UTC).

Vessel type: Fishing vessel
Flag: Russia
Year built: 1993
Gross tonnage: 7,765
Size (length × beam): 120 m × 23 m
Registered owner: —

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Last reported position

received Oct 2, 2026, 12:35 UTC

Position: 59.8944° N, 30.2125° E
Area: Baltic Sea
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Under way using engine
Speed: 4.3 kn
Course: 42°
Heading: 41°

59.8944° N, 30.2125° E

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Voydar detected no port call in the last 30 days.

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Identity & particulars

Name: ESTER
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 8908117
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 273397450
Call signWhat is a call sign?: UBHP
Flag: Russia
Vessel type: Fishing vessel
AIS ship type: Fishing
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 7,765
Deadweight (DWT): 13,728 t
Length overall: 120.4 m
Beam: 23.4 m
Year built: 1993

A tag next to a value names the register that supplied it (hover or tap it for the record and date). Values without a tag come from the ship's own AIS broadcasts or from Wikidata. Position and identity are derived live from AIS.

Ownership & management

Each line shows where the fact comes from. Links backed by an identifier point to the company page.

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

Timeline

Dated events for this ship from every source Voydar holds, newest first. Each line names its source; derived items say how they were derived.

Date	Event	Source
Nov 16, 2000	Inspection at Seattle, Washington	USCG PSIX / CGMIX inspections
May 31, 2000	Inspection at Seattle, Washington	USCG PSIX / CGMIX inspections
Nov 4, 1999	Inspection at ALAMEDA, California	USCG PSIX / CGMIX inspections
Jul 29, 1999	Inspection at Seattle, Washington	USCG PSIX / CGMIX inspections
Jul 25, 1999	Inspection at WASHINGTON, District of Columbia	USCG PSIX / CGMIX inspections

Owner, operator and manager changes found by comparing yearly EU MRV reports are dated to the reporting year ("during 2025"), not to a day. Port calls here are the most recent only; the full lists are further down.

Safety & inspections

Inspections

not recorded

Detentions

Deficiencies

Date	Type	Port	Findings
Nov 16, 2000	Vessel Inspection	Seattle, Washington	clean
May 31, 2000	Vessel Inspection	Seattle, Washington	clean
Nov 4, 1999	Enforcement	ALAMEDA, California	clean
Jul 29, 1999	Vessel Inspection	Seattle, Washington	clean
Jul 25, 1999	Incident Investigation	WASHINGTON, District of Columbia	clean

Source: U.S. Coast Guard Port State Information Exchange (PSIX) — public domain. Covers inspections recorded in U.S. waters. Free on Voydar; the incumbents charge for this.

Frequently asked questions

Where is ESTER now?: ESTER (Fishing vessel, Russia flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 2, 2026, 12:35 UTC, under way at 4.3 kn, near Saint Petersburg (ex Leningrad) (Baltic Sea). The crew-entered destination was SAINTPETERBURG (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 2, 2026, 02:06 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is ESTER?: ESTER is a fishing vessel sailing under the flag of Russia, built in 1993 by Volkswerft. The vessel is 120.4 m long with a beam of 23.4 m and has a gross tonnage of 7,765.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for ESTER?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for ESTER 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. ESTER has 5 recorded Port State Control inspections. Detention and deficiency detail is not recorded for these inspections.

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