DREAM PARK (IMO 9929467) Table Bay, Cape Town
DREAM PARK (IMO 9929467): South Korean Fishing Vessel Observed in Table Bay
DREAM PARK, a South Korean fishing vessel, photographed in Table Bay, Cape Town, on 12 November 2026. |
| DREAM PARK (IMO 9929467) Table Bay, Cape Town |
Photographer's Note: DREAM PARK (IMO 9929467) Table Bay, Cape Town was photographed by Vernon Chalmers in Table Bay, Cape Town. The image forms part of the Vernon Chalmers Photography Maritime Studies Project and is also published in the Shipspotting.com database.
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A South Korean Fishing Vessel Observed in Table BayDREAM PARK (IMO 9929467)
DREAM PARK (IMO 9929467) was photographed in Table Bay, Cape Town, on 12 November 2026. The South Korean-flagged fishing vessel adds another example of international fishing activity to the growing photographic and documentary record maintained through the Maritime Observation System (MOS).Its distinctive blue hull, red lower hull section and extensive deck installations make it visually different from the conventional cargo ships and tankers regularly observed along the Cape Town coastline.
The photograph provides a clear broadside view of the vessel, revealing its forward working area, elevated deck structures, mast arrangements and equipment distributed along the length of the vessel. These features offer a useful starting point for examining its identity and documented characteristics.
Vessel Specifications
- Vessel Type: Fishing Vessel
- Flag: South Korea (KR)
- Year Built: 2021
- Gross Tonnage: 1,337 GT
- Deadweight (DWT): 868 t
- Length Overall (LOA): 66 m
- Beam (Width): 11 m
- Draught: 7.2 m
- Call Sign: SSD / 6KSQ
Vessel identity and particulars
DREAM PARK is registered under IMO number 9929467 and MMSI 441383000. Vessel-information databases identify it as a fishing vessel operating under the flag of the Republic of Korea.
The vessel was built in 2021 and has a published overall length of approximately 66 metres and a beam of 11 metres. Its gross tonnage is recorded as 1,337, with a deadweight of approximately 868 tonnes. AIS-derived information also reports a draught of 7.2 metres.
The vessel's earlier identity is recorded as KUM YANG NO. 105 in historical vessel information. DREAM PARK appears in subsequent records from 2023.
These particulars establish its identity as a relatively modern, medium-sized fishing vessel. However, the available records do not provide sufficient verified technical information to establish its precise fishing method or target species.
Photographic observation: Hull and deck configuration
The photograph presents DREAM PARK in a broadside profile, with the stern to the left and bow to the right.
The blue hull is the most prominent visual feature, complemented by a red lower section at the waterline. The white superstructure and deck installations create a layered profile above the hull.
A substantial working area is visible towards the stern and central sections. The photograph shows several elevated structures, machinery installations, railings and equipment arranged along the deck. Two prominent lattice-like structures rise above the working area, while additional mast and antenna installations are visible towards the centre of the vessel.
The forward section has a comparatively open working arrangement, with equipment and railings extending towards the bow. The vessel's superstructure and bridge are positioned towards the aft half, providing a different profile from fishing vessels with more conventional forward accommodation arrangements.
The photograph also shows the vessel's name and identification markings. The visible deck configuration is consistent with a specialist fishing vessel, although the precise function of individual structures cannot be established from the photograph alone.
This distinction is important. The image documents the physical arrangement visible on 12 November 2026, while the vessel's specific fishing equipment and operational method would require confirmation from technical or company documentation.
Fishing vessel operations and maritime context
Fishing vessels form an important part of international maritime activity. Their operational requirements differ from those of cargo ships, passenger vessels and offshore research platforms.
Depending on their design and fishing method, such vessels may carry specialised machinery, handling systems, processing facilities, storage arrangements and equipment for deploying or recovering fishing gear.
DREAM PARK's visible deck configuration suggests a vessel designed around a specialised working function rather than general cargo transport. Its elevated structures and extensive deck installations distinguish it from the more straightforward profile of many conventional merchant vessels.
However, the available vessel records identify DREAM PARK only within the broad fishing-vessel category. Without a reliable technical specification, it would be premature to classify it more narrowly as a particular type of trawler, longliner or other fishing vessel.
The MOS record therefore retains the verified fishing-vessel classification while using the photograph to document its physical characteristics.
Maritime Observation System
AIS information and Cape Town
AIS-derived vessel information associated with DREAM PARK places it in the Cape Town port area during the period surrounding the observation.
A vessel-tracking record dated 12 November 2026 reported the vessel at approximately 33.9161° South and 18.4428° East. Another tracking source associated this position with the Paarden Eiland port area.
The vessel's reported destination was CAPETOWN. Its position and navigational information provide additional context for the photographic observation, although AIS positions represent the reported location of the vessel's transmitting equipment rather than necessarily its precise hull centre.
The available tracking records also indicate earlier Cape Town port calls during 2026. These included recorded arrivals in June and September.
This information establishes a history of reported Cape Town port activity, but does not independently explain the purpose of the vessel's visits or the nature of any fishing-related operations undertaken during those periods.
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MOS observation and interpretation
DREAM PARK contributes another international fishing vessel to the Table Bay Vessel Register.
Its South Korean registration, 2021 build date and 66-metre overall length provide a useful technical foundation for the record. The photograph adds the visual evidence required to document its hull colour, superstructure, deck arrangement and visible equipment.
The observation also illustrates the value of combining photography with AIS information. The photograph provides a direct visual record, while vessel databases help establish identity, dimensions, flag state and reported movements.
For the Maritime Observation System, DREAM PARK represents another opportunity to examine the diversity of fishing vessels operating within the wider Cape Town maritime environment.
The growing MOS archive is not limited to the largest or most recognisable merchant vessels. Fishing vessels, specialist research platforms, offshore support ships and other less frequently documented categories all contribute to a more complete photographic record of Table Bay.
DREAM PARK, photographed from the Milnerton Lighthouse reference area on 12 November 2026, adds another distinct vessel profile to that continuing record.
Table Bay Maritime Environment Through Photography
References
VesselFinder. DREAM PARK (IMO 9929467). Vessel identity, fishing-vessel classification, flag, build year, dimensions, tonnage and historical name information.
https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9929467Maritime Optima. DREAM PARK, IMO 9929467. Vessel particulars, flag, MMSI, dimensions and AIS-derived port-call information.
https://maritimeoptima.com/public/vessels/pages/imo%3A9929467/mmsi%3A441383000/DREAM_PARK.htmlAISFriends. DREAM PARK, IMO 9929467. Supplementary vessel particulars, registration information and historical vessel identity.
https://www.aisfriends.com/vessels/DREAM-PARK/9929467/441383000/129823Shiptrail. DREAM PARK, MMSI 441383000. AIS-derived position, reported destination, vessel dimensions and Cape Town voyage information.
https://shiptrail.io/vessel/441383000-dream-parkWingo Marine. DREAM PARK, MMSI 441383000. Supplementary AIS position and port-area information recorded on 12 November 2026.
https://wingo-marine.com/ship/dream-park-441383000
Photographic Equipment
Cameras: Canon EOS R6 Mark III
Lenses: Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM
Photographic Genre: Maritime Photography / Ship Spotting
Post Processing: Adobe Lightroom Classic Version 15
Lighthouse Reference Points
Green Point Lighthouse
Milnerton Lighthouse
Robben Island Lighthouse
V&A Waterfront: A Table Bay Reference Point
Maritime Location: Table Bay, Cape Town, South Africa
