Question 1

Where is LAKE CHARLES right now?

Accepted Answer

LAKE CHARLES has not broadcast an AIS position for 6 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the Gulf of Mexico, on 2 Sep 2026, 14:26 UTC. It was sailing from CAMERON to CAMERON. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.

Question 2

What are the identifiers for LAKE CHARLES?

Accepted Answer

LAKE CHARLES broadcasts MMSI 366970910, with call sign WDJ5209. 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.

Question 3

What type of ship is LAKE CHARLES?

Accepted Answer

LAKE CHARLES is classified as a pilot vessel vessel registered under the US flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full pilot vessel fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel and full US flag list at /flag/us.

Question 4

How can I see the live position of LAKE CHARLES?

Accepted Answer

MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from LAKE CHARLES 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.

Question 5

How often is LAKE CHARLES's position updated?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What class is LAKE CHARLES?

Accepted Answer

As a pilot vessel, LAKE CHARLES sits in the same design class as the other pilot vessels listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full pilot vessel directory at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

LAKE CHARLES — Pilot Vessel · MMSI 366970910

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