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BIG SAM — Local Vessel · IMO 2621494

US
World map showing the last known position of BIG SAM at 29° 54.641' N, 90° 6.515' W
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Current PositionLast report

BIG SAM was last reported in the Gulf of Mexico, at 29.9107° N, 90.1086° W.

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BIG SAM

BIG SAM

Identity

Local Vessel
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
2621494
IMO Number
366829480
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Call Sign

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About BIG SAM

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BIG SAM — Local Vessel

BIG SAM is a local vessel registered under the United States of America flag.

BIG SAM route and voyage history

The most recent AIS broadcast from BIG SAM is shown on the live map above. The live route and current course of BIG SAM 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 BIG SAM can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full local vessel fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BIG SAM right now?+
BIG SAM was last reported in the Gulf of Mexico. 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 BIG SAM?+
BIG SAM broadcasts MMSI 366829480 and is registered as IMO 2621494. 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 BIG SAM?+
BIG SAM is classified as a local vessel vessel registered under the US flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full local vessel fleet at /vessel-type/cargo and full US flag list at /flag/us.
How can I see the live position of BIG SAM?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BIG SAM 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 BIG SAM'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 BIG SAM?+
As a local vessel, BIG SAM sits in the same design class as the other local vessels listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full local vessel directory at /vessel-type/cargo.

BIG SAM — Key Facts

MMSI
366829480
IMO number
2621494
Vessel type
Local Vessel
Flag state
US
Current speed
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Course over ground
0.0°
Last known position
29.9107°, -90.1086°