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Fishing
Z-296
Fishing · last seen 46°N 2°W · Jun 2026 · MMSI 205303000 · Call sign OPLJ
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Fishing
Length
38 m
Beam
9 m
Draft
5 m
Call sign
OPLJ
IMO
9242807
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
6
Z-296 is a working fishing boat, 38 metres overall. She's built with a 9-metre beam and a 5-metre draft. Look for MMSI 205303000, call sign OPLJ, IMO 9242807. Z-296 can join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network for free: think of it as a watch network that has every boat's back.
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Live AIS position · Jun 15, 2026 16:57 UTC
Position
46.2737° N, 2.1241° W
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
6.5 kn
Course
205°
Destination
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About Z-296
What kind of vessel is Z-296?
Z-296 is a Fishing.
Where was Z-296 last seen?
Z-296 was last reported in the Bay of Biscay in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is Z-296's MMSI?
Z-296's MMSI is 205303000. Call sign OPLJ. IMO 9242807.
How big is Z-296?
Z-296 is about 38 m long, 9 m on the beam, drawing 5 m.
Is Z-296 on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If Z-296 is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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