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OCEAN SUNTug · IMO 9597862

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OCEAN SUN is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 41.3069° N, 72.0803° W, making 5.4 knots on a course of 355°. It is sailing from NEW LONDON to NEW LONDON ANCH with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 16:17 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 17:10 UTC.

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Towing Astern
Current Navigational Status
5.4 kn
Speed
355.0°
/ 357°
Course / Heading
6.2 m
Static Draught
6.2 m
Current Draught

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ATD
20:53 UTCSep 6, 2026
ETA
16:17 UTCSep 8, 2026
OCEAN SUN

OCEAN SUN

Identity

Tug
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
9597862
IMO Number
367313000
MMSI
WDG5142
Call Sign

Specifications

48 m × 14 m
Length × Breadth
2013-01-01
Year Built
1,445 t
Deadweight
1,285 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
BOLLINGER MARINE FABRICATORS AMELIA - AMELIA LA, U.S.A.
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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Departure Port
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About OCEAN SUN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

OCEAN SUN — Tug

Built in 2013, with a gross tonnage of 1,285 GT, and a dead weight of 1,445 tonnes, OCEAN SUN is a tug registered under the United States of America flag. The vessel is owned by VESSEL MANAGEMENT SERVICES - SEATTLE WA, United States (USA), built by BOLLINGER MARINE FABRICATORS AMELIA - AMELIA LA, U.S.A..

OCEAN SUN route and voyage history

OCEAN SUN is currently on a voyage from NEW LONDON to NEW LONDON ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T16:17:00Z. The live route and current course of OCEAN SUN 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

OCEAN SUN is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as OCEAN SUN 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 OCEAN SUN right now?+
OCEAN SUN is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean, within the US East Coast shipping lane. It is sailing from NEW LONDON to NEW LONDON ANCH with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 16:17 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 OCEAN SUN?+
OCEAN SUN broadcasts MMSI 367313000 and is registered as IMO 9597862, with call sign WDG5142. 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 OCEAN SUN?+
OCEAN SUN 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 OCEAN SUN?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from OCEAN SUN 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 OCEAN SUN'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 OCEAN SUN?+
OCEAN SUN is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, OCEAN SUN 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. OCEAN SUN has a gross tonnage of 1,285 GT.

OCEAN SUN — Key Facts

MMSI
367313000
IMO number
9597862
Call sign
WDG5142
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Towing Astern
Current speed
5.4 knots
Course over ground
355.0°
Heading
357°
Last known position
41.3069°, -72.0803°
Destination
NEW LONDON ANCH
ETA
2026-09-08T16:17:00Z
Departure port
NEW LONDON
Actual time of departure
2026-09-06T20:53:00Z
Current draught
6.2 m
Maximum static draught
6.2 m
Year built
2013-01-01
Gross tonnage
1285
Dead weight
1445 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T17:10:13Z