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USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) — Military Ops

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World map showing the last known position of USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) at 36° 57.606' N, 76° 19.758' W
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Current PositionNo recent signal

USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) has not broadcast an AIS position for 30 days. Its most recent report placed it in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 36.9601° N, 76.3293° W, on 9 Jul 2026, 16:59 UTC. It was sailing from NEW YORK to KINGSTON.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.6 kn
Speed
147.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
12 m
Static Draught
12 m
Current Draught
ATD
Jul 7, 2026, 12:32 UTC
ETA
Jul 9, 2026, 15:36 UTC
From
NEW YORK
To
KINGSTON

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ATD
12:32 UTCJul 7, 2026
ETA
15:36 UTCJul 9, 2026
USS NIMITZ (CVN-68)

USS NIMITZ (CVN-68)

Identity

Military Ops
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
303981000
MMSI
NMTZ
Call Sign

Specifications

N/A
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
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About USS NIMITZ (CVN-68)

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) — Military Ops

USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) is a military ops registered under the United States of America flag.

USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) route and voyage history

USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) is currently on a voyage from NEW YORK to KINGSTON with an estimated arrival on 2026-07-09T15:36:00Z. The live route and current course of USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) 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

Vessels in the same class as USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full military ops fleet at /vessel-type/military-special.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) right now?+
USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) has not broadcast an AIS position for 30 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the North Atlantic Ocean, on 9 Jul 2026, 16:59 UTC. It was sailing from NEW YORK to KINGSTON. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.
What are the identifiers for USS NIMITZ (CVN-68)?+
USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) broadcasts MMSI 303981000, with call sign NMTZ. 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 USS NIMITZ (CVN-68)?+
USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) is classified as a military ops vessel registered under the US flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full military ops fleet at /vessel-type/military-special and full US flag list at /flag/us.
How can I see the live position of USS NIMITZ (CVN-68)?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) 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 USS NIMITZ (CVN-68)'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 USS NIMITZ (CVN-68)?+
As a military ops, USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) sits in the same design class as the other military opss listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full military ops directory at /vessel-type/military-special.

USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) — Key Facts

MMSI
303981000
Call sign
NMTZ
Vessel type
Military Ops
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.6 knots
Course over ground
147.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
36.9601°, -76.3293°
Destination
KINGSTON
ETA
2026-07-09T15:36:00Z
Departure port
NEW YORK
Actual time of departure
2026-07-07T12:32:00Z
Current draught
12 m
Maximum static draught
12 m
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-07-09T16:59:00Z