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JUPITER — Tug · IMO 8835138

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JUPITER is currently moored in the Gulf of Mexico, at 29.7428° N, 95.1081° W. It is sailing from GALVESTON to HOUSTON with an ETA of 4 Nov 2026, 05:12 UTC. AIS position received 6 Nov 2026, 18:39 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
255.7°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
5 m
Static Draught
5 m
Current Draught

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ATD
03:21 UTCNov 4, 2026
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HOUSTONUSHOU
ETA
05:12 UTCNov 4, 2026
JUPITER

JUPITER

Identity

Tug
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
8835138
IMO Number
366921780
MMSI
WAK3719
Call Sign

Specifications

27 m × 11 m
Length × Breadth
1990-01-01
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
159 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
MAIN IRON WORKS - HOUMA LA, U.S.A.
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About JUPITER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

JUPITER — Tug

Built in 1990, with a gross tonnage of 159 GT, JUPITER is a tug registered under the United States of America flag. The vessel is built by MAIN IRON WORKS - HOUMA LA, U.S.A..

JUPITER route and voyage history

JUPITER is currently on a voyage from GALVESTON to HOUSTON with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-04T05:12:00Z. The live route and current course of JUPITER 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 JUPITER 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 JUPITER right now?

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JUPITER is currently moored in the Gulf of Mexico. It is sailing from GALVESTON to HOUSTON with an ETA of 4 Nov 2026, 05:12 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 JUPITER?

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JUPITER broadcasts MMSI 366921780 and is registered as IMO 8835138, with call sign WAK3719. 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 JUPITER?

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JUPITER 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 JUPITER?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from JUPITER 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 JUPITER'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 JUPITER?

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As a tug, JUPITER 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. JUPITER has a gross tonnage of 159 GT.

JUPITER — Key Facts

MMSI
366921780
IMO number
8835138
Call sign
WAK3719
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
255.7°
Heading
511°
Last known position
29.7428°, -95.1081°
Destination
HOUSTON
ETA
2026-11-04T05:12:00Z
Departure port
GALVESTON
Actual time of departure
2026-11-04T03:21:00Z
Current draught
5 m
Maximum static draught
5 m
Year built
1990-01-01
Gross tonnage
159
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T18:39:59Z