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H.F. BEANTug · MMSI 367496150

USPushing Ahead - Towing
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H.F. BEAN is currently positioned in the Gulf of Mexico, at 29.9634° N, 93.8618° W. It is sailing from BEAUMONT to PORT ARTHUR with an ETA of 5 Sep 2026, 21:19 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 14:54 UTC.

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Pushing Ahead - Towing
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
2.8 m
Static Draught
2.8 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
20:10 UTCSep 5, 2026
ETA
21:19 UTCSep 5, 2026
H.F. BEAN

H.F. BEAN

Identity

Tug
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
367496150
MMSI
WDG8558
Call Sign

Specifications

8 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
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Departure Port
Port of BEAUMONT
Port traffic, arrivals and live vessel positions for BEAUMONT (USBPT).
Destination Port
Port of PORT ARTHUR
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for PORT ARTHUR (USPOA).

About H.F. BEAN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

H.F. BEAN — Tug

H.F. BEAN is a tug registered under the United States of America flag.

H.F. BEAN route and voyage history

H.F. BEAN is currently on a voyage from BEAUMONT to PORT ARTHUR with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-05T21:19:00Z. The live route and current course of H.F. BEAN 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 H.F. BEAN 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 H.F. BEAN right now?+
H.F. BEAN is currently in the Gulf of Mexico. It is sailing from BEAUMONT to PORT ARTHUR with an ETA of 5 Sep 2026, 21:19 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 H.F. BEAN?+
H.F. BEAN broadcasts MMSI 367496150, with call sign WDG8558. 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 H.F. BEAN?+
H.F. BEAN 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 H.F. BEAN?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from H.F. BEAN 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 H.F. BEAN'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 H.F. BEAN?+
As a tug, H.F. BEAN 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.

H.F. BEAN — Key Facts

MMSI
367496150
Call sign
WDG8558
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Pushing Ahead - Towing
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
29.9634°, -93.8618°
Destination
PORT ARTHUR
ETA
2026-09-05T21:19:00Z
Departure port
BEAUMONT
Actual time of departure
2026-09-05T20:10:00Z
Current draught
2.8 m
Maximum static draught
2.8 m
Gross tonnage
0
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T14:54:12Z