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HERCULES — Cargo · MMSI 338744000

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World map showing the last known position of HERCULES at 29° 16.800' N, 94° 40.611' W
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HERCULES is currently under way in the Gulf of Mexico, at 29.2800° N, 94.6769° W, making 10.1 knots on a course of 157°. It is sailing from GALVESTON to HOUSTON ANCH with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 12:34 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 12:40 UTC.

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Underway Using Engine
Current Navigational Status
10.1 kn
Speed
157.0°
/ 0°
Course / Heading
3 m
Static Draught
3 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
11:10 UTCSep 8, 2026
ETA
12:34 UTCSep 8, 2026
HERCULES

HERCULES

Identity

Cargo
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
338744000
MMSI
WDG5248
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 HERCULES

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

HERCULES — Cargo

HERCULES is a cargo registered under the United States of America flag.

HERCULES route and voyage history

HERCULES is currently on a voyage from GALVESTON to HOUSTON ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T12:34:00Z. The live route and current course of HERCULES 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 HERCULES can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is HERCULES right now?+
HERCULES is currently under way in the Gulf of Mexico. It is sailing from GALVESTON to HOUSTON ANCH with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 12:34 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 HERCULES?+
HERCULES broadcasts MMSI 338744000, with call sign WDG5248. 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 HERCULES?+
HERCULES 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 HERCULES?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HERCULES 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 HERCULES'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 HERCULES?+
As a cargo, HERCULES 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.

HERCULES — Key Facts

MMSI
338744000
Call sign
WDG5248
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Underway Using Engine
Current speed
10.1 knots
Course over ground
157.0°
Heading
0°
Last known position
29.2800°, -94.6769°
Destination
HOUSTON ANCH
ETA
2026-09-08T12:34:00Z
Departure port
GALVESTON
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T11:10:00Z
Current draught
3 m
Maximum static draught
3 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T12:40:23Z