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ARCTIC DAWNTug · IMO 7404047

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ARCTIC DAWN was last reported under way in the Gulf of Mexico, at 25.8325° N, 85.2168° W, on 8 Sep 2026, 03:19 UTC. It was sailing from FOURCHON to BALTIMORE with an ETA of 18 Sep 2026, 11:00 UTC.

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Towing astern
Current Navigational Status
5.0 kn
Speed
125.0°
/ 127°
Course / Heading
6.1 m
Static Draught
6.1 m
Current Draught

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ATD
11:52 UTCSep 5, 2026
ETA
11:00 UTCSep 18, 2026
ARCTIC DAWN

ARCTIC DAWN

Identity

Tug
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
7404047
IMO Number
367309430
MMSI
WDN5235
Call Sign

Specifications

40 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
1975-01-01
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
485 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
TRINITY NEW ORLEANS - NEW ORLEANS LA, U.S.A.
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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Flag State
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Departure Port
Port of FOURCHON
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Destination Port
Port of BALTIMORE
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About ARCTIC DAWN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ARCTIC DAWN — Tug

Built in 1975, with a gross tonnage of 485 GT, ARCTIC DAWN is a tug registered under the United States of America flag. The vessel is owned by KIRBY OFFSHORE MARINE - NEW YORK NY, United States (USA), built by TRINITY NEW ORLEANS - NEW ORLEANS LA, U.S.A..

ARCTIC DAWN route and voyage history

ARCTIC DAWN is currently on a voyage from FOURCHON to BALTIMORE with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-18T11:00:00Z. The live route and current course of ARCTIC 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

ARCTIC DAWN is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as ARCTIC 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 ARCTIC DAWN right now?+
ARCTIC DAWN was last reported under way in the Gulf of Mexico, on 8 Sep 2026, 03:19 UTC. It was sailing from FOURCHON to BALTIMORE with an ETA of 18 Sep 2026, 11:00 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 ARCTIC DAWN?+
ARCTIC DAWN broadcasts MMSI 367309430 and is registered as IMO 7404047, with call sign WDN5235. 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 ARCTIC DAWN?+
ARCTIC 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 ARCTIC DAWN?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ARCTIC 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 ARCTIC 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 ARCTIC DAWN?+
ARCTIC DAWN is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, ARCTIC 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. ARCTIC DAWN has a gross tonnage of 485 GT.

ARCTIC DAWN — Key Facts

MMSI
367309430
IMO number
7404047
Call sign
WDN5235
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Towing astern
Current speed
5.0 knots
Course over ground
125.0°
Heading
127°
Last known position
25.8325°, -85.2168°
Destination
BALTIMORE
ETA
2026-09-18T11:00:00Z
Departure port
FOURCHON
Actual time of departure
2026-09-05T11:52:00Z
Current draught
6.1 m
Maximum static draught
6.1 m
Year built
1975-01-01
Gross tonnage
485
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T03:19:00Z