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JOYCE L.VANENKEVORT — Tug · IMO 8973033

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JOYCE L.VANENKEVORT is currently under way in the North Pacific Ocean, at 46.5030° N, 84.3510° W, making 0.0 knots on a course of 266°. It is sailing from SAULT STE MARIE to DULUTH SUPERIOR with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 17:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 15:58 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
266.0°
/ 266°
Course / Heading
6.5 m
Static Draught
6.5 m
Current Draught

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ATD
14:31 UTCSep 8, 2026
ETA
17:00 UTCSep 9, 2026
JOYCE L.VANENKEVORT

JOYCE L.VANENKEVORT

Identity

Tug
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
8973033
IMO Number
366983440
MMSI
WDB9821
Call Sign

Specifications

257 m × 23 m
Length × Breadth
1998-01-01
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
1,179 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
FMG BAY SHIPBUILDING - STURGEON BAY WI, U.S.A.
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of SAULT STE MARIE
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Destination Port
Port of DULUTH SUPERIOR
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About JOYCE L.VANENKEVORT

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

JOYCE L.VANENKEVORT — Tug

Built in 1998, with a gross tonnage of 1,179 GT, JOYCE L.VANENKEVORT is a tug registered under the United States of America flag. The vessel is owned by GREAT LAKES MARINE LEASING - PORTLAND OR, United States (USA), built by FMG BAY SHIPBUILDING - STURGEON BAY WI, U.S.A..

JOYCE L.VANENKEVORT route and voyage history

JOYCE L.VANENKEVORT is currently on a voyage from SAULT STE MARIE to DULUTH SUPERIOR with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-09T17:00:00Z. The live route and current course of JOYCE L.VANENKEVORT 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

JOYCE L.VANENKEVORT is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as JOYCE L.VANENKEVORT 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 JOYCE L.VANENKEVORT right now?+
JOYCE L.VANENKEVORT is currently under way in the North Pacific Ocean. It is sailing from SAULT STE MARIE to DULUTH SUPERIOR with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 17:00 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 JOYCE L.VANENKEVORT?+
JOYCE L.VANENKEVORT broadcasts MMSI 366983440 and is registered as IMO 8973033, with call sign WDB9821. 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 JOYCE L.VANENKEVORT?+
JOYCE L.VANENKEVORT 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 JOYCE L.VANENKEVORT?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from JOYCE L.VANENKEVORT 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 JOYCE L.VANENKEVORT'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 JOYCE L.VANENKEVORT?+
JOYCE L.VANENKEVORT is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, JOYCE L.VANENKEVORT 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. JOYCE L.VANENKEVORT has a gross tonnage of 1,179 GT.

JOYCE L.VANENKEVORT — Key Facts

MMSI
366983440
IMO number
8973033
Call sign
WDB9821
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
266.0°
Heading
266°
Last known position
46.5030°, -84.3510°
Destination
DULUTH SUPERIOR
ETA
2026-09-09T17:00:00Z
Departure port
SAULT STE MARIE
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T14:31:00Z
Current draught
6.5 m
Maximum static draught
6.5 m
Year built
1998-01-01
Gross tonnage
1179
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T15:58:14Z