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WESTERN NAVIGATOR — Tug · IMO 9032953

USTowing astern
World map showing the last known position of WESTERN NAVIGATOR at 49° 16.951' N, 123° 11.535' W
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Current PositionLive

WESTERN NAVIGATOR is currently positioned in the North Pacific Ocean, at 49.2825° N, 123.1923° W. It is sailing from KETCHIKAN to VANCOUVER ANCH with an ETA of 6 Sep 2026, 13:28 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 18:41 UTC.

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Towing astern
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
203.5°
/ 100°
Course / Heading
0 m
Static Draught
25.5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
02:21 UTCSep 4, 2026
ETA
13:28 UTCSep 6, 2026
WESTERN NAVIGATOR

WESTERN NAVIGATOR

Identity

Tug
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
9032953
IMO Number
367382470
MMSI
WDE6616
Call Sign

Specifications

29 m × 10 m
Length × Breadth
1991-01-01
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
216 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
WESTERN TOWBOAT - SEATTLE WA, U.S.A.
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of KETCHIKAN
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Destination Port
Port of VANCOUVER ANCH
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About WESTERN NAVIGATOR

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

WESTERN NAVIGATOR — Tug

Built in 1991, with a gross tonnage of 216 GT, WESTERN NAVIGATOR is a tug registered under the United States of America flag. The vessel is built by WESTERN TOWBOAT - SEATTLE WA, U.S.A..

WESTERN NAVIGATOR route and voyage history

WESTERN NAVIGATOR is currently on a voyage from KETCHIKAN to VANCOUVER ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-06T13:28:00Z. The live route and current course of WESTERN NAVIGATOR 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 WESTERN NAVIGATOR 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 WESTERN NAVIGATOR right now?+
WESTERN NAVIGATOR is currently in the North Pacific Ocean. It is sailing from KETCHIKAN to VANCOUVER ANCH with an ETA of 6 Sep 2026, 13:28 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 WESTERN NAVIGATOR?+
WESTERN NAVIGATOR broadcasts MMSI 367382470 and is registered as IMO 9032953, with call sign WDE6616. 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 WESTERN NAVIGATOR?+
WESTERN NAVIGATOR 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 WESTERN NAVIGATOR?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from WESTERN NAVIGATOR 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 WESTERN NAVIGATOR'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 WESTERN NAVIGATOR?+
As a tug, WESTERN NAVIGATOR 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. WESTERN NAVIGATOR has a gross tonnage of 216 GT.

WESTERN NAVIGATOR — Key Facts

MMSI
367382470
IMO number
9032953
Call sign
WDE6616
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Towing astern
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
203.5°
Heading
100°
Last known position
49.2825°, -123.1923°
Destination
VANCOUVER ANCH
ETA
2026-09-06T13:28:00Z
Departure port
KETCHIKAN
Actual time of departure
2026-09-04T02:21:00Z
Current draught
25.5 m
Maximum static draught
0 m
Year built
1991-01-01
Gross tonnage
216
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T18:41:04Z