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PROTECTOR — Tug · IMO 9139828

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World map showing the last known position of PROTECTOR at 48° 31.316' N, 122° 36.877' W
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PROTECTOR was last reported in the North Pacific Ocean, at 48.5219° N, 122.6146° W, on 8 Sep 2026, 05:26 UTC. It was sailing from ANACORTES to ANACORTES with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 02:43 UTC.

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Stopped
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 251°
Course / Heading
5.8 m
Static Draught
5.8 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
02:33 UTCSep 8, 2026
ETA
02:43 UTCSep 8, 2026
PROTECTOR

PROTECTOR

Identity

Tug
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
9139828
IMO Number
366887970
MMSI
WCY2824
Call Sign

Specifications

41 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
1996-01-01
Year Built
470 t
Deadweight
601 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 PROTECTOR

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

PROTECTOR — Tug

Built in 1996, with a gross tonnage of 601 GT, and a dead weight of 470 tonnes, PROTECTOR 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 NICHOLS BROS BOAT BUILDERS - FREELAND WA, U.S.A..

PROTECTOR route and voyage history

PROTECTOR is currently on a voyage from ANACORTES to ANACORTES with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T02:43:00Z. The live route and current course of PROTECTOR 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

PROTECTOR is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as PROTECTOR 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 PROTECTOR right now?+
PROTECTOR was last reported in the North Pacific Ocean, within the US West Coast shipping lane, on 8 Sep 2026, 05:26 UTC. It was sailing from ANACORTES to ANACORTES with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 02:43 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 PROTECTOR?+
PROTECTOR broadcasts MMSI 366887970 and is registered as IMO 9139828, with call sign WCY2824. 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 PROTECTOR?+
PROTECTOR 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 PROTECTOR?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from PROTECTOR 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 PROTECTOR'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 PROTECTOR?+
PROTECTOR is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, PROTECTOR 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. PROTECTOR has a gross tonnage of 601 GT.

PROTECTOR — Key Facts

MMSI
366887970
IMO number
9139828
Call sign
WCY2824
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Stopped
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
251°
Last known position
48.5219°, -122.6146°
Destination
ANACORTES
ETA
2026-09-08T02:43:00Z
Departure port
ANACORTES
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T02:33:00Z
Current draught
5.8 m
Maximum static draught
5.8 m
Year built
1996-01-01
Gross tonnage
601
Dead weight
470 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T05:26:14Z