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BIG D — Tug · MMSI 367523350

USPushing Ahead - Towing
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BIG D was last reported under way in the Gulf of Mexico, at 30.8323° N, 91.5282° W, on 8 Nov 2026, 19:44 UTC. It was sailing from CARVILLE LA to ST LOUIS with an ETA of 28 Oct 2026, 21:30 UTC.

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Pushing Ahead - Towing
Current Navigational Status
5.0 kn
Speed
20.0°
/ 23°
Course / Heading
3 m
Static Draught
3.1 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
04:11 UTCNov 8, 2026
ETA
21:30 UTCOct 28, 2026
BIG D

BIG D

Identity

Tug
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
367523350
MMSI
WDG3181
Call Sign

Specifications

43 m × 13 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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About BIG D

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BIG D — Tug

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

BIG D route and voyage history

BIG D is currently on a voyage from CARVILLE LA to ST LOUIS with an estimated arrival on 2026-10-28T21:30:00Z. The live route and current course of BIG D 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 BIG D 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 BIG D right now?

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BIG D was last reported under way in the Gulf of Mexico, on 8 Nov 2026, 19:44 UTC. It was sailing from CARVILLE LA to ST LOUIS with an ETA of 28 Oct 2026, 21:30 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 BIG D?

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BIG D broadcasts MMSI 367523350, with call sign WDG3181. 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 BIG D?

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BIG D 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 BIG D?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BIG D 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 BIG D'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 BIG D?

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As a tug, BIG D 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.

BIG D — Key Facts

MMSI
367523350
Call sign
WDG3181
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Pushing Ahead - Towing
Current speed
5.0 knots
Course over ground
20.0°
Heading
23°
Last known position
30.8323°, -91.5282°
Destination
ST LOUIS
ETA
2026-10-28T21:30:00Z
Departure port
CARVILLE LA
Actual time of departure
2026-11-08T04:11:00Z
Current draught
3.1 m
Maximum static draught
3 m
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T19:44:42Z