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VICTORY — Tug · IMO 8003292

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VICTORY is currently under way in the North Pacific Ocean, at 45.4172° N, 83.7708° W, making 2.5 knots on a course of 66°. It is sailing from DETROIT to CALCITE with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 11:21 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 05:23 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
2.5 kn
Speed
66.0°
/ 236°
Course / Heading
6.4 m
Static Draught
6.4 m
Current Draught

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DETROITUSDET
ATD
19:06 UTCNov 5, 2026
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CALCITEUSMI3
ETA
11:21 UTCNov 7, 2026
VICTORY

VICTORY

Identity

Tug
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
8003292
IMO Number
367480260
MMSI
WDM2565
Call Sign

Specifications

248 m × 20 m
Length × Breadth
1981-01-01
Year Built
843 t
Deadweight
947 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
BOLLINGER MARINE FABRICATORS MORGAN CITY - MORGAN CITY LA, U.S.A.
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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About VICTORY

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VICTORY — Tug

Built in 1981, with a gross tonnage of 947 GT, and a dead weight of 843 tonnes, VICTORY is a tug registered under the United States of America flag. The vessel is owned by BLACK CREEK SHIPPING - AVON LAKE OH, United States (USA), built by BOLLINGER MARINE FABRICATORS MORGAN CITY - MORGAN CITY LA, U.S.A..

VICTORY route and voyage history

VICTORY is currently on a voyage from DETROIT to CALCITE with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-07T11:21:00Z. The live route and current course of VICTORY 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

VICTORY is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as VICTORY 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 VICTORY right now?

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VICTORY is currently under way in the North Pacific Ocean. It is sailing from DETROIT to CALCITE with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 11:21 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 VICTORY?

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VICTORY broadcasts MMSI 367480260 and is registered as IMO 8003292, with call sign WDM2565. 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 VICTORY?

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VICTORY 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 VICTORY?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VICTORY 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 VICTORY's position updated?

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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 VICTORY?

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VICTORY is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, VICTORY 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. VICTORY has a gross tonnage of 947 GT.

VICTORY — Key Facts

MMSI
367480260
IMO number
8003292
Call sign
WDM2565
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
2.5 knots
Course over ground
66.0°
Heading
236°
Last known position
45.4172°, -83.7708°
Destination
CALCITE
ETA
2026-11-07T11:21:00Z
Departure port
DETROIT
Actual time of departure
2026-11-05T19:06:00Z
Current draught
6.4 m
Maximum static draught
6.4 m
Year built
1981-01-01
Gross tonnage
947
Dead weight
843 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T05:23:47Z