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MATTHEW TIBBETTS — Tug · IMO 8986949

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MATTHEW TIBBETTS is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 40.6462° N, 74.1709° W, making 7.0 knots on a course of 89°. It is sailing from NEW YORK to NEW YORK with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 23:23 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 13:05 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
7.0 kn
Speed
88.9°
/ 89°
Course / Heading
3 m
Static Draught
3 m
Current Draught

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ATD
18:23 UTCSep 7, 2026
ETA
23:23 UTCSep 7, 2026
MATTHEW TIBBETTS

MATTHEW TIBBETTS

Identity

Tug
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
8986949
IMO Number
366953930
MMSI
WDB8156
Call Sign

Specifications

27 m × 16 m
Length × Breadth
1969-01-01
Year Built
188 t
Deadweight
107 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 MATTHEW TIBBETTS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MATTHEW TIBBETTS — Tug

Built in 1969, with a gross tonnage of 107 GT, and a dead weight of 188 tonnes, MATTHEW TIBBETTS is a tug registered under the United States of America flag. The vessel is built by MAIN IRON WORKS - HOUMA LA, U.S.A..

MATTHEW TIBBETTS route and voyage history

MATTHEW TIBBETTS is currently on a voyage from NEW YORK to NEW YORK with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-07T23:23:00Z. The live route and current course of MATTHEW TIBBETTS 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 MATTHEW TIBBETTS 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 MATTHEW TIBBETTS right now?+
MATTHEW TIBBETTS is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean, within the US East Coast shipping lane. It is sailing from NEW YORK to NEW YORK with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 23:23 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 MATTHEW TIBBETTS?+
MATTHEW TIBBETTS broadcasts MMSI 366953930 and is registered as IMO 8986949, with call sign WDB8156. 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 MATTHEW TIBBETTS?+
MATTHEW TIBBETTS 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 MATTHEW TIBBETTS?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MATTHEW TIBBETTS 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 MATTHEW TIBBETTS'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 MATTHEW TIBBETTS?+
As a tug, MATTHEW TIBBETTS 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. MATTHEW TIBBETTS has a gross tonnage of 107 GT.

MATTHEW TIBBETTS — Key Facts

MMSI
366953930
IMO number
8986949
Call sign
WDB8156
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
7.0 knots
Course over ground
88.9°
Heading
89°
Last known position
40.6462°, -74.1709°
Destination
NEW YORK
ETA
2026-09-07T23:23:00Z
Departure port
NEW YORK
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T18:23:00Z
Current draught
3 m
Maximum static draught
3 m
Year built
1969-01-01
Gross tonnage
107
Dead weight
188 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T13:05:12Z