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JOHN W.BROWN — Cargo · IMO 8862739

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JOHN W.BROWN is currently moored in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 39.2594° N, 76.5561° W. It is sailing from BALTIMORE to BALTIMORE with an ETA of 13 Sep 2025, 22:59 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 13:19 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
236.3°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
0 m
Static Draught
3.1 m
Current Draught

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ATD
22:29 UTCSep 13, 2025
ETA
22:59 UTCSep 13, 2025
JOHN W.BROWN

JOHN W.BROWN

Identity

Cargo
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
8862739
IMO Number
303348100
MMSI
KHJL
Call Sign

Specifications

128 m × 19 m
Length × Breadth
1942-01-01
Year Built
10,907 t
Deadweight
7,191 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
BETHLEHEM FAIRFIELD SHIPYARD - BALTIMORE MD, U.S.A.
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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About JOHN W.BROWN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

JOHN W.BROWN — Cargo

Built in 1942, with a gross tonnage of 7,191 GT, and a dead weight of 10,907 tonnes, JOHN W.BROWN is a cargo registered under the United States of America flag. The vessel is owned by LIBERTY SHIP - BALTIMORE MD, United States (USA), built by BETHLEHEM FAIRFIELD SHIPYARD - BALTIMORE MD, U.S.A..

JOHN W.BROWN route and voyage history

JOHN W.BROWN is currently on a voyage from BALTIMORE to BALTIMORE with an estimated arrival on 2025-09-13T22:59:00Z. The live route and current course of JOHN W.BROWN are shown on the bridge map above, updated whenever the vessel is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass.

Vessel class and identifiers

JOHN W.BROWN is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as JOHN W.BROWN can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is JOHN W.BROWN right now?+
JOHN W.BROWN is currently moored in the North Atlantic Ocean, within the US East Coast shipping lane. It is sailing from BALTIMORE to BALTIMORE with an ETA of 13 Sep 2025, 22:59 UTC. Its exact coordinates, speed and ETA are shown at the top of this page and refresh from the latest AIS broadcast.
What are the identifiers for JOHN W.BROWN?+
JOHN W.BROWN broadcasts MMSI 303348100 and is registered as IMO 8862739, with call sign KHJL. The MMSI is the radio identifier used by AIS; the IMO number stays with the ship for life and does not change with re-flagging or sale.
What type of ship is JOHN W.BROWN?+
JOHN W.BROWN is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the US flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo and full US flag list at /flag/us.
How can I see the live position of JOHN W.BROWN?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from JOHN W.BROWN above, with current position, course, speed, and navigation status. Tap "View on map" to centre the live tracker on the vessel and watch its movement update in real time. The same data is available offline-friendly in the iOS and Android apps.
How often is JOHN W.BROWN's position updated?+
AIS transponders broadcast position every 2 seconds when underway at high speed and up to every 3 minutes at anchor. The position you see refreshes whenever the ship is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass — typically seconds in coastal waters and minutes offshore.
What class is JOHN W.BROWN?+
JOHN W.BROWN is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, JOHN W.BROWN sits in the same design class as the other cargos listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full cargo directory at /vessel-type/cargo. JOHN W.BROWN has a gross tonnage of 7,191 GT.

JOHN W.BROWN — Key Facts

MMSI
303348100
IMO number
8862739
Call sign
KHJL
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
236.3°
Heading
511°
Last known position
39.2594°, -76.5561°
Destination
BALTIMORE
ETA
2025-09-13T22:59:00Z
Departure port
BALTIMORE
Actual time of departure
2025-09-13T22:29:00Z
Current draught
3.1 m
Maximum static draught
0 m
Year built
1942-01-01
Gross tonnage
7191
Dead weight
10907 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T13:19:55Z