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ALPENA — Cargo · IMO 5206362

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ALPENA is currently under way in the North Pacific Ocean, at 42.2911° N, 83.0993° W, making 1.5 knots on a course of 93°. It is sailing from ALPENA to DETROIT with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 18:40 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 12:14 UTC.

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Stopped
Current Navigational Status
1.5 kn
Speed
93.0°
/ 70°
Course / Heading
5.9 m
Static Draught
5.9 m
Current Draught

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ALPENAUSAPN
ATD
01:20 UTCNov 6, 2026
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DETROITUSDET
ETA
18:40 UTCNov 6, 2026
ALPENA

ALPENA

Identity

Cargo
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
5206362
IMO Number
366893910
MMSI
WAV4647
Call Sign

Specifications

153 m × 20 m
Length × Breadth
1942-01-01
Year Built
19,414 t
Deadweight
8,018 t
Gross Tonnage
7,038 kW
Engine Power
GREAT LAKES ENGINEERING WORKS - DETROIT MI, U.S.A.
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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About ALPENA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ALPENA — Cargo

Built in 1942, with a gross tonnage of 8,018 GT, and a dead weight of 19,414 tonnes, ALPENA is a cargo registered under the United States of America flag. The vessel is owned by INLAND LAKES MANAGEMENT - GRAND RAPIDS MI, United States (USA), built by GREAT LAKES ENGINEERING WORKS - DETROIT MI, U.S.A..

ALPENA route and voyage history

ALPENA is currently on a voyage from ALPENA to DETROIT with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-06T18:40:00Z. The live route and current course of ALPENA 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ALPENA right now?

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ALPENA is currently under way in the North Pacific Ocean. It is sailing from ALPENA to DETROIT with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 18:40 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 ALPENA?

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ALPENA broadcasts MMSI 366893910 and is registered as IMO 5206362, with call sign WAV4647. 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 ALPENA?

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ALPENA 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 ALPENA?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ALPENA 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 ALPENA's position updated?

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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 ALPENA?

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ALPENA is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, ALPENA 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. ALPENA has a gross tonnage of 8,018 GT.

ALPENA — Key Facts

MMSI
366893910
IMO number
5206362
Call sign
WAV4647
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Stopped
Current speed
1.5 knots
Course over ground
93.0°
Heading
70°
Last known position
42.2911°, -83.0993°
Destination
DETROIT
ETA
2026-11-06T18:40:00Z
Departure port
ALPENA
Actual time of departure
2026-11-06T01:20:00Z
Current draught
5.9 m
Maximum static draught
5.9 m
Year built
1942-01-01
Gross tonnage
8018
Dead weight
19414 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T12:14:19Z