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JAMES R.BARKERCargo · IMO 7390260

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JAMES R.BARKER is currently under way in the North Pacific Ocean, at 46.6759° N, 84.8441° W, making 12.6 knots on a course of 329°. It is sailing from SAULT STE MARIE to SILVER BAY with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 16:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 13:51 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
12.6 kn
Speed
329.0°
/ 329°
Course / Heading
8.3 m
Static Draught
7.1 m
Current Draught

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ATD
11:55 UTCSep 8, 2026
ETA
16:00 UTCSep 8, 2026
JAMES R.BARKER

JAMES R.BARKER

Identity

Cargo
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
7390260
IMO Number
366905890
MMSI
WYP8657
Call Sign

Specifications

305 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
1976-01-01
Year Built
61,564 t
Deadweight
34,728 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
AMSHIP LORAIN - LORAIN OH, U.S.A.
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of SAULT STE MARIE
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Destination Port
Port of SILVER BAY
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About JAMES R.BARKER

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JAMES R.BARKER — Cargo

Built in 1976, with a gross tonnage of 34,728 GT, and a dead weight of 61,564 tonnes, JAMES R.BARKER is a cargo registered under the United States of America flag. The vessel is owned by INTERLAKE STEAMSHIP - MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS OH, United States (USA), built by AMSHIP LORAIN - LORAIN OH, U.S.A..

JAMES R.BARKER route and voyage history

JAMES R.BARKER is currently on a voyage from SAULT STE MARIE to SILVER BAY with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T16:00:00Z. The live route and current course of JAMES R.BARKER 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is JAMES R.BARKER right now?+
JAMES R.BARKER is currently under way in the North Pacific Ocean. It is sailing from SAULT STE MARIE to SILVER BAY with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 16:00 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 JAMES R.BARKER?+
JAMES R.BARKER broadcasts MMSI 366905890 and is registered as IMO 7390260, with call sign WYP8657. 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 JAMES R.BARKER?+
JAMES R.BARKER 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 JAMES R.BARKER?+
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How often is JAMES R.BARKER'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 JAMES R.BARKER?+
JAMES R.BARKER is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, JAMES R.BARKER 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. JAMES R.BARKER has a gross tonnage of 34,728 GT.

JAMES R.BARKER — Key Facts

MMSI
366905890
IMO number
7390260
Call sign
WYP8657
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
12.6 knots
Course over ground
329.0°
Heading
329°
Last known position
46.6759°, -84.8441°
Destination
SILVER BAY
ETA
2026-09-08T16:00:00Z
Departure port
SAULT STE MARIE
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T11:55:00Z
Current draught
7.1 m
Maximum static draught
8.3 m
Year built
1976-01-01
Gross tonnage
34728
Dead weight
61564 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T13:51:27Z