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SOUTHERN DAWN — Tug · IMO 9032800

USUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of SOUTHERN DAWN at 29° 8.545' N, 90° 11.830' W
NSEW
Current PositionNo recent signal

SOUTHERN DAWN has not broadcast an AIS position for 6 days. Its most recent report placed it in the Gulf of Mexico, at 29.1424° N, 90.1972° W, on 2 Sep 2026, 11:38 UTC. It was sailing from NEW ORLEANS to FOURCHON.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
97.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
4.5 m
Static Draught
4.5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
00:26 UTCJul 18, 2026
ETA
01:47 UTCJul 21, 2026
SOUTHERN DAWN

SOUTHERN DAWN

Identity

Tug
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
9032800
IMO Number
367015060
MMSI
WDM6974
Call Sign

Specifications

N/A
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Flag State
All US-flagged vessels
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Vessel Type
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Departure Port
Port of NEW ORLEANS
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Destination Port
Port of FOURCHON
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for FOURCHON (USFOC).

About SOUTHERN DAWN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SOUTHERN DAWN — Tug

SOUTHERN DAWN is a tug registered under the United States of America flag.

SOUTHERN DAWN route and voyage history

SOUTHERN DAWN is currently on a voyage from NEW ORLEANS to FOURCHON with an estimated arrival on 2026-07-21T01:47:00Z. The live route and current course of SOUTHERN 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 SOUTHERN 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 SOUTHERN DAWN right now?+
SOUTHERN DAWN has not broadcast an AIS position for 6 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the Gulf of Mexico, on 2 Sep 2026, 11:38 UTC. It was sailing from NEW ORLEANS to FOURCHON. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.
What are the identifiers for SOUTHERN DAWN?+
SOUTHERN DAWN broadcasts MMSI 367015060 and is registered as IMO 9032800, with call sign WDM6974. 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 SOUTHERN DAWN?+
SOUTHERN 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 SOUTHERN DAWN?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SOUTHERN 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.
How often is SOUTHERN DAWN'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 SOUTHERN DAWN?+
As a tug, SOUTHERN 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.

SOUTHERN DAWN — Key Facts

MMSI
367015060
IMO number
9032800
Call sign
WDM6974
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
97.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
29.1424°, -90.1972°
Destination
FOURCHON
ETA
2026-07-21T01:47:00Z
Departure port
NEW ORLEANS
Actual time of departure
2026-07-18T00:26:00Z
Current draught
4.5 m
Maximum static draught
4.5 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-02T11:38:00Z