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RANGER III — Passenger · IMO 7618234

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RANGER III is currently moored in the North Pacific Ocean, at 47.1232° N, 88.5640° W. It is sailing from HOUGHTON to HOUGHTON with an ETA of 5 Sep 2026, 18:49 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 19:47 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
263.0°
/ 272°
Course / Heading
3 m
Static Draught
3 m
Current Draught

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ATD
13:09 UTCSep 4, 2026
ETA
18:49 UTCSep 5, 2026
RANGER III

RANGER III

Identity

Passenger
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
7618234
IMO Number
338016759
MMSI
WZ2056
Call Sign

Specifications

46 m × 10 m
Length × Breadth
1958-01-01
Year Built
168 t
Deadweight
648 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
FMG BAY SHIPBUILDING - STURGEON BAY WI, U.S.A.
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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About RANGER III

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

RANGER III — Passenger

Built in 1958, with a gross tonnage of 648 GT, and a dead weight of 168 tonnes, RANGER III is a passenger registered under the United States of America flag. The vessel is owned by NATIONAL PARK SERVICES - HOUGHTON MI, United States (USA), built by FMG BAY SHIPBUILDING - STURGEON BAY WI, U.S.A..

RANGER III route and voyage history

RANGER III is currently on a voyage from HOUGHTON to HOUGHTON with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-05T18:49:00Z. The live route and current course of RANGER III 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is RANGER III right now?+
RANGER III is currently moored in the North Pacific Ocean. It is sailing from HOUGHTON to HOUGHTON with an ETA of 5 Sep 2026, 18:49 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 RANGER III?+
RANGER III broadcasts MMSI 338016759 and is registered as IMO 7618234, with call sign WZ2056. 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 RANGER III?+
RANGER III is classified as a passenger vessel registered under the US flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger and full US flag list at /flag/us.
How can I see the live position of RANGER III?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from RANGER III 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 RANGER III'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 RANGER III?+
RANGER III is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a passenger, RANGER III sits in the same design class as the other passengers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full passenger directory at /vessel-type/passenger. RANGER III has a gross tonnage of 648 GT.

RANGER III — Key Facts

MMSI
338016759
IMO number
7618234
Call sign
WZ2056
Vessel type
Passenger
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
263.0°
Heading
272°
Last known position
47.1232°, -88.5640°
Destination
HOUGHTON
ETA
2026-09-05T18:49:00Z
Departure port
HOUGHTON
Actual time of departure
2026-09-04T13:09:00Z
Current draught
3 m
Maximum static draught
3 m
Year built
1958-01-01
Gross tonnage
648
Dead weight
168 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T19:47:00Z