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VANGUARD — Tug · IMO 9178379

USMoored
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VANGUARD is currently moored in the North Pacific Ocean, at 32.1512° N, 81.1478° W. It is sailing from PASCAGOULA to SAVANNAH with an ETA of 24 Apr 2025, 14:27 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 16:51 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
193.7°
/ 294°
Course / Heading
6.8 m
Static Draught
6.8 m
Current Draught

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ATD
23:14 UTCApr 18, 2025
ETA
14:27 UTCApr 24, 2025
VANGUARD

VANGUARD

Identity

Tug
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
9178379
IMO Number
366760680
MMSI
WDF2026
Call Sign

Specifications

43 m × 15 m
Length × Breadth
1999-01-01
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
1,046 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
DAKOTA CREEK INDUSTRIES - ANACORTES WA, U.S.A.
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of PASCAGOULA
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Destination Port
Port of SAVANNAH
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About VANGUARD

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VANGUARD — Tug

Built in 1999, with a gross tonnage of 1,046 GT, VANGUARD is a tug registered under the United States of America flag. The vessel is owned by VESSEL MANAGEMENT SERVICES - SEATTLE WA, United States (USA), built by DAKOTA CREEK INDUSTRIES - ANACORTES WA, U.S.A..

VANGUARD route and voyage history

VANGUARD is currently on a voyage from PASCAGOULA to SAVANNAH with an estimated arrival on 2025-04-24T14:27:00Z. The live route and current course of VANGUARD 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

VANGUARD is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as VANGUARD 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 VANGUARD right now?+
VANGUARD is currently moored in the North Pacific Ocean. It is sailing from PASCAGOULA to SAVANNAH with an ETA of 24 Apr 2025, 14:27 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 VANGUARD?+
VANGUARD broadcasts MMSI 366760680 and is registered as IMO 9178379, with call sign WDF2026. 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 VANGUARD?+
VANGUARD 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 VANGUARD?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VANGUARD 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 VANGUARD'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 VANGUARD?+
VANGUARD is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, VANGUARD 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. VANGUARD has a gross tonnage of 1,046 GT.

VANGUARD — Key Facts

MMSI
366760680
IMO number
9178379
Call sign
WDF2026
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
193.7°
Heading
294°
Last known position
32.1512°, -81.1478°
Destination
SAVANNAH
ETA
2025-04-24T14:27:00Z
Departure port
PASCAGOULA
Actual time of departure
2025-04-18T23:14:00Z
Current draught
6.8 m
Maximum static draught
6.8 m
Year built
1999-01-01
Gross tonnage
1046
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T16:51:00Z