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LEADER — Tug · IMO 9188568

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World map showing the last known position of LEADER at 33° 44.096' N, 118° 12.092' W
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LEADER is currently under way in the North Pacific Ocean, at 33.7349° N, 118.2015° W, making 11.3 knots on a course of 312°. It is sailing from LOS ANGELES to LOS ANGELES with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 03:19 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 14:23 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
11.3 kn
Speed
311.6°
/ 311°
Course / Heading
4.9 m
Static Draught
4.9 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
02:49 UTCSep 8, 2026
ETA
03:19 UTCSep 8, 2026
LEADER

LEADER

Identity

Tug
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
9188568
IMO Number
366760650
MMSI
WCY8495
Call Sign

Specifications

N/A
Length × Breadth
1998-01-01
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
366 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
NICHOLS BROS BOAT BUILDERS - FREELAND WA, U.S.A.
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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Departure Port
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About LEADER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

LEADER — Tug

Built in 1998, with a gross tonnage of 366 GT, LEADER is a tug registered under the United States of America flag. The vessel is owned by VESSEL MANAGEMENT SERVICES - JACKSONVILLE FL, United States (USA), built by NICHOLS BROS BOAT BUILDERS - FREELAND WA, U.S.A..

LEADER route and voyage history

LEADER is currently on a voyage from LOS ANGELES to LOS ANGELES with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T03:19:00Z. The live route and current course of LEADER 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is LEADER right now?+
LEADER is currently under way in the North Pacific Ocean, within the US West Coast shipping lane. It is sailing from LOS ANGELES to LOS ANGELES with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 03:19 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 LEADER?+
LEADER broadcasts MMSI 366760650 and is registered as IMO 9188568, with call sign WCY8495. 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 LEADER?+
LEADER is classified as a tug vessel registered under the US 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 US flag list at /flag/us.
How can I see the live position of LEADER?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from LEADER 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 LEADER'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 LEADER?+
LEADER is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, LEADER 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. LEADER has a gross tonnage of 366 GT.

LEADER — Key Facts

MMSI
366760650
IMO number
9188568
Call sign
WCY8495
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
11.3 knots
Course over ground
311.6°
Heading
311°
Last known position
33.7349°, -118.2015°
Destination
LOS ANGELES
ETA
2026-09-08T03:19:00Z
Departure port
LOS ANGELES
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T02:49:00Z
Current draught
4.9 m
Maximum static draught
4.9 m
Year built
1998-01-01
Gross tonnage
366
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T14:23:29Z