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INDEPENDENCE — Tug · IMO 9568407

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INDEPENDENCE was last reported in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 42.3796° N, 71.0427° W, on 7 Nov 2026, 03:09 UTC. It was sailing from BOSTON to BOSTON with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 12:48 UTC.

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Stopped
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 82°
Course / Heading
6.1 m
Static Draught
6.1 m
Current Draught

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BOSTONUSBOS
ATD
12:07 UTCNov 6, 2026
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BOSTONUSBOS
ETA
12:48 UTCNov 6, 2026
INDEPENDENCE

INDEPENDENCE

Identity

Tug
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
9568407
IMO Number
367513030
MMSI
WDG2186
Call Sign

Specifications

39 m × 13 m
Length × Breadth
2009-01-01
Year Built
495 t
Deadweight
740 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
DERECKTOR CONNECTICUT - BRIDGEPORT CT, U.S.A.
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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About INDEPENDENCE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

INDEPENDENCE — Tug

Built in 2009, with a gross tonnage of 740 GT, and a dead weight of 495 tonnes, INDEPENDENCE is a tug registered under the United States of America flag. The vessel is owned by BOSTON TOWING & TRANSPORTATION - BOSTON MA, United States (USA), built by DERECKTOR CONNECTICUT - BRIDGEPORT CT, U.S.A..

INDEPENDENCE route and voyage history

INDEPENDENCE is currently on a voyage from BOSTON to BOSTON with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-06T12:48:00Z. The live route and current course of INDEPENDENCE 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

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

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INDEPENDENCE was last reported in the North Atlantic Ocean, on 7 Nov 2026, 03:09 UTC. It was sailing from BOSTON to BOSTON with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 12:48 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 INDEPENDENCE?

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INDEPENDENCE broadcasts MMSI 367513030 and is registered as IMO 9568407, with call sign WDG2186. 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 INDEPENDENCE?

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INDEPENDENCE 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 INDEPENDENCE?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from INDEPENDENCE 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 INDEPENDENCE'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 INDEPENDENCE?

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INDEPENDENCE is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, INDEPENDENCE 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. INDEPENDENCE has a gross tonnage of 740 GT.

INDEPENDENCE — Key Facts

MMSI
367513030
IMO number
9568407
Call sign
WDG2186
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Stopped
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
82°
Last known position
42.3796°, -71.0427°
Destination
BOSTON
ETA
2026-11-06T12:48:00Z
Departure port
BOSTON
Actual time of departure
2026-11-06T12:07:00Z
Current draught
6.1 m
Maximum static draught
6.1 m
Year built
2009-01-01
Gross tonnage
740
Dead weight
495 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T03:09:22Z