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INDEPENDENCE — Tanker · IMO 9710191

USAt anchor
World map showing the last known position of INDEPENDENCE at 29° 9.433' N, 94° 30.025' W
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INDEPENDENCE is currently at anchor in the Gulf of Mexico, at 29.1572° N, 94.5004° W. It is sailing from HOUSTON to HOUSTON ANCH with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 02:07 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 15:19 UTC.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
175.0°
/ 237°
Course / Heading
11.2 m
Static Draught
11.1 m
Current Draught

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United States flag
HOUSTONUSHOU
ATD
23:09 UTCSep 6, 2026
ETA
02:07 UTCSep 7, 2026
INDEPENDENCE

INDEPENDENCE

Identity

Tanker
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
9710191
IMO Number
338188000
MMSI
WSID
Call Sign

Specifications

186 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2016-01-01
Year Built
49,181 t
Deadweight
29,923 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
NASSCO - SAN DIEGO CA, U.S.A.
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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About INDEPENDENCE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

INDEPENDENCE — Tanker

Built in 2016, with a gross tonnage of 29,923 GT, and a dead weight of 49,181 tonnes, INDEPENDENCE is a tanker registered under the United States of America flag. The vessel is owned by SEABULK TANKERS - FORT LAUDERDALE FL, United States (USA), built by NASSCO - SAN DIEGO CA, U.S.A..

INDEPENDENCE route and voyage history

INDEPENDENCE is currently on a voyage from HOUSTON to HOUSTON ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-07T02:07:00Z. The live route and current course of INDEPENDENCE 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is INDEPENDENCE right now?+
INDEPENDENCE is currently at anchor in the Gulf of Mexico. It is sailing from HOUSTON to HOUSTON ANCH with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 02:07 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 INDEPENDENCE?+
INDEPENDENCE broadcasts MMSI 338188000 and is registered as IMO 9710191, with call sign WSID. 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 INDEPENDENCE?+
INDEPENDENCE is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the US flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker and full US flag list at /flag/us.
How can I see the live position of INDEPENDENCE?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from INDEPENDENCE 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 INDEPENDENCE'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 INDEPENDENCE?+
INDEPENDENCE is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, INDEPENDENCE sits in the same design class as the other tankers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tanker directory at /vessel-type/tanker. INDEPENDENCE has a gross tonnage of 29,923 GT.

INDEPENDENCE — Key Facts

MMSI
338188000
IMO number
9710191
Call sign
WSID
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
US
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
175.0°
Heading
237°
Last known position
29.1572°, -94.5004°
Destination
HOUSTON ANCH
ETA
2026-09-07T02:07:00Z
Departure port
HOUSTON
Actual time of departure
2026-09-06T23:09:00Z
Current draught
11.1 m
Maximum static draught
11.2 m
Year built
2016-01-01
Gross tonnage
29923
Dead weight
49181 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T15:19:00Z