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JOSEPH L.BLOCK — Cargo · IMO 7502320

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JOSEPH L.BLOCK is currently moored in the North Pacific Ocean, at 46.5774° N, 87.3859° W. It is sailing from SAULT STE MARIE to MARQUETTE with an ETA of 6 Sep 2026, 02:50 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 13:17 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
137.0°
/ 319°
Course / Heading
6.3 m
Static Draught
7.2 m
Current Draught

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ATD
15:12 UTCSep 5, 2026
ETA
02:50 UTCSep 6, 2026
JOSEPH L.BLOCK

JOSEPH L.BLOCK

Identity

Cargo
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
7502320
IMO Number
367082230
MMSI
WXY6216
Call Sign

Specifications

222 m × 24 m
Length × Breadth
1976-01-01
Year Built
37,848 t
Deadweight
14,956 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 MARQUETTE
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About JOSEPH L.BLOCK

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

JOSEPH L.BLOCK — Cargo

Built in 1976, with a gross tonnage of 14,956 GT, and a dead weight of 37,848 tonnes, JOSEPH L.BLOCK is a cargo registered under the United States of America flag. The vessel is owned by INDIANA HARBOR STEAMSHIP - GRIFFITH IN, United States (USA), built by FMG BAY SHIPBUILDING - STURGEON BAY WI, U.S.A..

JOSEPH L.BLOCK route and voyage history

JOSEPH L.BLOCK is currently on a voyage from SAULT STE MARIE to MARQUETTE with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-06T02:50:00Z. The live route and current course of JOSEPH L.BLOCK 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

JOSEPH L.BLOCK is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as JOSEPH L.BLOCK can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is JOSEPH L.BLOCK right now?+
JOSEPH L.BLOCK is currently moored in the North Pacific Ocean. It is sailing from SAULT STE MARIE to MARQUETTE with an ETA of 6 Sep 2026, 02:50 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 JOSEPH L.BLOCK?+
JOSEPH L.BLOCK broadcasts MMSI 367082230 and is registered as IMO 7502320, with call sign WXY6216. 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 JOSEPH L.BLOCK?+
JOSEPH L.BLOCK is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the US flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo and full US flag list at /flag/us.
How can I see the live position of JOSEPH L.BLOCK?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from JOSEPH L.BLOCK 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 JOSEPH L.BLOCK'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 JOSEPH L.BLOCK?+
JOSEPH L.BLOCK is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, JOSEPH L.BLOCK sits in the same design class as the other cargos listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full cargo directory at /vessel-type/cargo. JOSEPH L.BLOCK has a gross tonnage of 14,956 GT.

JOSEPH L.BLOCK — Key Facts

MMSI
367082230
IMO number
7502320
Call sign
WXY6216
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
137.0°
Heading
319°
Last known position
46.5774°, -87.3859°
Destination
MARQUETTE
ETA
2026-09-06T02:50:00Z
Departure port
SAULT STE MARIE
Actual time of departure
2026-09-05T15:12:00Z
Current draught
7.2 m
Maximum static draught
6.3 m
Year built
1976-01-01
Gross tonnage
14956
Dead weight
37848 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T13:17:00Z