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BEARCAT — Tug · IMO 7618167

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BEARCAT was last reported under way in the North Pacific Ocean, at 38.0904° N, 122.2582° W, on 3 Nov 2026, 17:57 UTC. It was sailing from MARTINEZ to OAKLAND with an ETA of 3 Nov 2026, 17:54 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
3.0 kn
Speed
300.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
0 m
Static Draught
2.7 m
Current Draught

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ATD
17:04 UTCNov 3, 2026
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OAKLANDUSOAK
ETA
17:54 UTCNov 3, 2026
BEARCAT

BEARCAT

Identity

Tug
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
7618167
IMO Number
366969780
MMSI
WV8240
Call Sign

Specifications

21 m × 7 m
Length × Breadth
1965-01-01
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
108 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
UNIVERSAL IRON WORKS - HOUMA LA, U.S.A.
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About BEARCAT

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BEARCAT — Tug

Built in 1965, with a gross tonnage of 108 GT, BEARCAT is a tug registered under the United States of America flag. The vessel is built by UNIVERSAL IRON WORKS - HOUMA LA, U.S.A..

BEARCAT route and voyage history

BEARCAT is currently on a voyage from MARTINEZ to OAKLAND with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-03T17:54:00Z. The live route and current course of BEARCAT 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 BEARCAT 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 BEARCAT right now?

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BEARCAT was last reported under way in the North Pacific Ocean, within the US West Coast shipping lane, on 3 Nov 2026, 17:57 UTC. It was sailing from MARTINEZ to OAKLAND with an ETA of 3 Nov 2026, 17:54 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 BEARCAT?

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BEARCAT broadcasts MMSI 366969780 and is registered as IMO 7618167, with call sign WV8240. 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 BEARCAT?

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BEARCAT 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 BEARCAT?

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

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As a tug, BEARCAT 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. BEARCAT has a gross tonnage of 108 GT.

BEARCAT — Key Facts

MMSI
366969780
IMO number
7618167
Call sign
WV8240
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
3.0 knots
Course over ground
300.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
38.0904°, -122.2582°
Destination
OAKLAND
ETA
2026-11-03T17:54:00Z
Departure port
MARTINEZ
Actual time of departure
2026-11-03T17:04:00Z
Current draught
2.7 m
Maximum static draught
0 m
Year built
1965-01-01
Gross tonnage
108
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-03T17:57:00Z