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ISLAND CHIEF — Tug · MMSI 316003009

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World map showing the last known position of ISLAND CHIEF at 50° 11.159' N, 125° 21.481' W
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Current PositionLive

ISLAND CHIEF is currently under way in the North Pacific Ocean, at 50.1860° N, 125.3580° W, making 3.7 knots on a course of 178°. It is sailing from TEXADA BOAT to TEXADA BOAT with an ETA of 18 Mar 2026, 18:04 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 16:10 UTC.

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Underway
Current Navigational Status
3.7 kn
Speed
178.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
0 m
Static Draught
2.5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

TEXADA BOAT
ATD
23:27 UTCAug 28, 2026
TEXADA BOAT
ETA
18:04 UTCMar 18, 2026
ISLAND CHIEF

ISLAND CHIEF

Identity

Tug
Type
Canada flagCA
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
316003009
MMSI
VG2634
Call Sign

Specifications

16 m × 5 m
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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About ISLAND CHIEF

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ISLAND CHIEF — Tug

ISLAND CHIEF is a tug registered under the Canada flag.

ISLAND CHIEF route and voyage history

ISLAND CHIEF is currently on a voyage from TEXADA BOAT to TEXADA BOAT with an estimated arrival on 2026-03-18T18:04:00Z. The live route and current course of ISLAND CHIEF 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 ISLAND CHIEF can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 316003009
    • 0
  • Call sign: VG2634
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ISLAND CHIEF right now?+
ISLAND CHIEF is currently under way in the North Pacific Ocean. It is sailing from TEXADA BOAT to TEXADA BOAT with an ETA of 18 Mar 2026, 18:04 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 ISLAND CHIEF?+
ISLAND CHIEF broadcasts MMSI 316003009, with call sign VG2634. 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 ISLAND CHIEF?+
ISLAND CHIEF is classified as a tug vessel registered under the CA flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel and full CA flag list at /flag/ca.
How can I see the live position of ISLAND CHIEF?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ISLAND CHIEF 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 ISLAND CHIEF'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 ISLAND CHIEF?+
As a tug, ISLAND CHIEF sits in the same design class as the other tugs listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tug directory at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

ISLAND CHIEF — Key Facts

MMSI
316003009
0
Call sign
VG2634
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
CA
Navigation status
Underway
Current speed
3.7 knots
Course over ground
178.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
50.1860°, -125.3580°
Destination
TEXADA BOAT
ETA
2026-03-18T18:04:00Z
Departure port
TEXADA BOAT
Actual time of departure
2026-08-28T23:27:00Z
Current draught
2.5 m
Maximum static draught
0 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T16:10:08Z