Where is Ro Arctic now?

Ro Arctic (Cargo ship, Norway flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 4, 2026, 13:28 UTC, under way at 4 kn, in the Barents Sea. The crew-entered destination was CH. 16 / FISHFARMS (voyage report via BarentsWatch AIS API, received Oct 4, 2026, 12:38 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is Ro Arctic?

Ro Arctic is a cargo ship sailing under the flag of Norway, built in 2014 by Larsnes Mekaniske Verkstad. The vessel is 75.5 m long with a beam of 15.5 m and has a gross tonnage of 2,969.

Who is recorded as the owner or manager of Ro Arctic?

Rostein is recorded as Registered owner for Ro Arctic (source: Wikidata). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Ro Arctic?

Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Ro Arctic 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 Ro Arctic. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

Ro Arctic

Cargo ship · Norway · built 2014 · AIS Class A

IMO9708021MMSI258791000Call signLKBOLast AIS position Oct 4, 2026, 13:28 UTC

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In short

Ro Arctic (Cargo ship, Norway flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 4, 2026, 13:28 UTC, under way at 4 kn, in the Barents Sea. Its crew-entered AIS destination is CH. 16 / FISHFARMS; its reported draught is 6.6 m (voyage report via BarentsWatch AIS API, received Oct 4, 2026, 12:38 UTC). Registered owner: Rostein (source: Wikidata).

Current voyage: from Skjervoy (departed Oct 4, 2026, 11:42 UTC) to CH. 16 / FISHFARMS

Vessel type: Cargo ship
Flag: Norway
Year built: 2014
Gross tonnage: 2,969
Size (length × beam): 76 m × 16 m
Registered owner: Rostein

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Last reported position

received Oct 4, 2026, 13:28 UTC

Position: 69.92° N, 21.5883° E
Area: Barents Sea
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Under way using engine
Speed: 4 kn
Course: 185°
Heading: —

69.92° N, 21.5883° E

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Last 30 days: at least 12 port calls (Skjervoy, Tromso, Harstad, Uloybukt, Hansnes, Sortland, Bodo, and Karhamn).

Port calls are detected by Voydar from AIS (at least 30 minutes slow inside a harbour area); see Port calls below.

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Identity & particulars

Name: Ro Arctic
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9708021
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 258791000
Call signWhat is a call sign?: LKBO
Flag: Norway
Vessel type: Cargo ship
AIS ship type: Cargo
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 2,969
Deadweight (DWT): Source: Wikidata, record Q84253867. Added to Voydar on September 23, 2026. Licence: CC0 1.0.5,000 t
Length overall: 75.5 m
Beam: 15.5 m
Year built: 2014

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.

Registered owner: Rostein
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026
Operator: Rostein
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026
Builder: Larsnes Mekaniske Verkstad
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
Oct 4, 2026, 11:42 UTC	Left SkjervoyAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Oct 4, 2026, 01:10 UTC	Arrived at SkjervoyAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Oct 3, 2026, 05:01 UTC	Left TromsoAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Oct 3, 2026, 03:22 UTC	Arrived at TromsoAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Oct 2, 2026, 19:55 UTC	Left HarstadAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Oct 2, 2026, 17:37 UTC	Arrived at HarstadAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)

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.

Port calls

Two kinds of evidence, kept apart: calls Voydar detected from the ship's AIS positions, and arrivals and departures published by port authorities and customs records.

Detected from AIS AIS-detected

Port	Arrived	Departed	Time in port
Skjervoy NOSKY	Oct 4, 2026, 01:10 UTC	Oct 4, 2026, 11:42 UTC	10 h 33 min
Tromso NOTOS	Oct 3, 2026, 03:22 UTC	Oct 3, 2026, 05:01 UTC	1 h 39 min
Harstad NOHRD	Oct 2, 2026, 17:37 UTC	Oct 2, 2026, 19:55 UTC	2 h 17 min
Tromso NOTOS	Sep 30, 2026, 03:37 UTC	Sep 30, 2026, 04:52 UTC	1 h 15 min
Tromso NOTOS	Sep 27, 2026, 19:46 UTC	Sep 27, 2026, 20:59 UTC	1 h 13 min
Skjervoy NOSKY	Sep 27, 2026, 00:13 UTC	Sep 27, 2026, 01:58 UTC	1 h 44 min
Uloybukt NOUBO	Sep 26, 2026, 13:51 UTC	Sep 26, 2026, 17:16 UTC	3 h 25 min
Hansnes NOHAE	Sep 26, 2026, 04:16 UTC	Sep 26, 2026, 08:34 UTC	4 h 18 min
Sortland NOSLX	Sep 23, 2026, 04:30 UTC	Sep 23, 2026, 16:22 UTC	11 h 52 min
Tromso NOTOS	Sep 22, 2026, 12:33 UTC	Sep 22, 2026, 14:05 UTC	1 h 32 min
Bodo NOBOO	Sep 16, 2026, 08:28 UTC	Sep 16, 2026, 20:02 UTC	11 h 34 min
Karhamn NOKMN	Sep 10, 2026, 11:01 UTC	Sep 10, 2026, 21:50 UTC	10 h 48 min

Detected by Voydar when the ship's AIS positions stayed slow inside a harbour area. Calls shorter than 30 minutes are not shown. Depends on AIS reception; detection started on June 8, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Ro Arctic now?: Ro Arctic (Cargo ship, Norway flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 4, 2026, 13:28 UTC, under way at 4 kn, in the Barents Sea. The crew-entered destination was CH. 16 / FISHFARMS (voyage report via BarentsWatch AIS API, received Oct 4, 2026, 12:38 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is Ro Arctic?: Ro Arctic is a cargo ship sailing under the flag of Norway, built in 2014 by Larsnes Mekaniske Verkstad. The vessel is 75.5 m long with a beam of 15.5 m and has a gross tonnage of 2,969.
Who is recorded as the owner or manager of Ro Arctic?: Rostein is recorded as Registered owner for Ro Arctic (source: Wikidata). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Ro Arctic?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Ro Arctic 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 Ro Arctic. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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