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GULF DAWN — Tug · IMO 6709725

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GULF DAWN is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 32.6996° N, 79.7823° W, making 4.0 knots on a course of 139°. It is sailing from CHARLESTON to CHARLESTON ANCH with an ETA of 9 Nov 2026, 08:42 UTC. AIS position received 9 Nov 2026, 09:38 UTC.

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Towing astern
Current Navigational Status
4.0 kn
Speed
138.5°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
4 m
Static Draught
5 m
Current Draught

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ATD
08:26 UTCNov 9, 2026
ETA
08:42 UTCNov 9, 2026
GULF DAWN

GULF DAWN

Identity

Tug
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
6709725
IMO Number
367005130
MMSI
WCY2448
Call Sign

Specifications

26 m × 8 m
Length × Breadth
1966-01-01
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
147 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 GULF DAWN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

GULF DAWN — Tug

Built in 1966, with a gross tonnage of 147 GT, GULF DAWN is a tug registered under the United States of America flag. The vessel is built by MAIN IRON WORKS - HOUMA LA, U.S.A..

GULF DAWN route and voyage history

GULF DAWN is currently on a voyage from CHARLESTON to CHARLESTON ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-09T08:42:00Z. The live route and current course of GULF DAWN 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 GULF DAWN 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 GULF DAWN right now?

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GULF DAWN is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean, within the US East Coast shipping lane. It is sailing from CHARLESTON to CHARLESTON ANCH with an ETA of 9 Nov 2026, 08:42 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 GULF DAWN?

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GULF DAWN broadcasts MMSI 367005130 and is registered as IMO 6709725, with call sign WCY2448. 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 GULF DAWN?

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GULF DAWN 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 GULF DAWN?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from GULF DAWN 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.

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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 GULF DAWN?

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As a tug, GULF DAWN 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. GULF DAWN has a gross tonnage of 147 GT.

GULF DAWN — Key Facts

MMSI
367005130
IMO number
6709725
Call sign
WCY2448
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Towing astern
Current speed
4.0 knots
Course over ground
138.5°
Heading
511°
Last known position
32.6996°, -79.7823°
Destination
CHARLESTON ANCH
ETA
2026-11-09T08:42:00Z
Departure port
CHARLESTON
Actual time of departure
2026-11-09T08:26:00Z
Current draught
5 m
Maximum static draught
4 m
Year built
1966-01-01
Gross tonnage
147
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-09T09:38:08Z