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CHALLENGER — Tug · MMSI 367466730

USAt Anchor
World map showing the last known position of CHALLENGER at 33° 51.594' N, 78° 34.260' W
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Current PositionLive

CHALLENGER is currently at anchor in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 33.8599° N, 78.5710° W. It is sailing from NORFOLK to LITTLE RIVER with an ETA of 5 Sep 2026, 12:30 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 12:37 UTC.

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At Anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
3 m
Static Draught
3 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

United States flag
NORFOLKUSORF
ATD
20:20 UTCSep 3, 2026
ETA
12:30 UTCSep 5, 2026
CHALLENGER

CHALLENGER

Identity

Tug
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
367466730
MMSI
WDF5742
Call Sign

Specifications

21 m × 6 m
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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Departure Port
Port of NORFOLK
Port traffic, arrivals and live vessel positions for NORFOLK (USORF).
Destination Port
Port of LITTLE RIVER
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for LITTLE RIVER (USLR3).

About CHALLENGER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

CHALLENGER — Tug

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

CHALLENGER route and voyage history

CHALLENGER is currently on a voyage from NORFOLK to LITTLE RIVER with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-05T12:30:00Z. The live route and current course of CHALLENGER 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 CHALLENGER 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 CHALLENGER right now?+
CHALLENGER is currently at anchor in the North Atlantic Ocean, within the US East Coast shipping lane. It is sailing from NORFOLK to LITTLE RIVER with an ETA of 5 Sep 2026, 12:30 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 CHALLENGER?+
CHALLENGER broadcasts MMSI 367466730, with call sign WDF5742. 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 CHALLENGER?+
CHALLENGER 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 CHALLENGER?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from CHALLENGER 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 CHALLENGER'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 CHALLENGER?+
As a tug, CHALLENGER 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.

CHALLENGER — Key Facts

MMSI
367466730
Call sign
WDF5742
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
US
Navigation status
At Anchor
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
33.8599°, -78.5710°
Destination
LITTLE RIVER
ETA
2026-09-05T12:30:00Z
Departure port
NORFOLK
Actual time of departure
2026-09-03T20:20:00Z
Current draught
3 m
Maximum static draught
3 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T12:37:21Z