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LOUISIANA — Tug · IMO 8423947

USMoored
World map showing the last known position of LOUISIANA at 29° 57.324' N, 90° 2.499' W
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Current PositionLive

LOUISIANA is currently moored in the Gulf of Mexico, at 29.9554° N, 90.0416° W. It is sailing from PLAQUEMINES to NEW ORLEANS with an ETA of 28 Aug 2026, 20:31 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 20:54 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
4.5 m
Static Draught
4.5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
19:11 UTCAug 28, 2026
ETA
20:31 UTCAug 28, 2026
LOUISIANA

LOUISIANA

Identity

Tug
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
8423947
IMO Number
366958650
MMSI
WDB8437
Call Sign

Specifications

30 m × 8 m
Length × Breadth
1960-01-01
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
243 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
DRAVO NEVILLE ISLAND SHIPYARD - PITTSBURGH PA, U.S.A.
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
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About LOUISIANA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

LOUISIANA — Tug

Built in 1960, with a gross tonnage of 243 GT, LOUISIANA is a tug registered under the United States of America flag. The vessel is built by DRAVO NEVILLE ISLAND SHIPYARD - PITTSBURGH PA, U.S.A..

LOUISIANA route and voyage history

LOUISIANA is currently on a voyage from PLAQUEMINES to NEW ORLEANS with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-28T20:31:00Z. The live route and current course of LOUISIANA 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 LOUISIANA 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 LOUISIANA right now?+
LOUISIANA is currently moored in the Gulf of Mexico. It is sailing from PLAQUEMINES to NEW ORLEANS with an ETA of 28 Aug 2026, 20:31 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 LOUISIANA?+
LOUISIANA broadcasts MMSI 366958650 and is registered as IMO 8423947, with call sign WDB8437. 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 LOUISIANA?+
LOUISIANA 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 LOUISIANA?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from LOUISIANA 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 LOUISIANA'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 LOUISIANA?+
As a tug, LOUISIANA 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. LOUISIANA has a gross tonnage of 243 GT.

LOUISIANA — Key Facts

MMSI
366958650
IMO number
8423947
Call sign
WDB8437
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
29.9554°, -90.0416°
Destination
NEW ORLEANS
ETA
2026-08-28T20:31:00Z
Departure port
PLAQUEMINES
Actual time of departure
2026-08-28T19:11:00Z
Current draught
4.5 m
Maximum static draught
4.5 m
Year built
1960-01-01
Gross tonnage
243
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T20:54:10Z