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ALEX MCALLISTER — Tug · IMO 8601159

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ALEX MCALLISTER is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 40.6409° N, 74.1637° W, making 2.1 knots on a course of 198°. It is sailing from PERTH AMBOY to NEW YORK with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 07:56 UTC. AIS position received 6 Nov 2026, 15:04 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
2.1 kn
Speed
198.3°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
3.9 m
Static Draught
3.9 m
Current Draught

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ATD
07:50 UTCNov 6, 2026
ETA
07:56 UTCNov 6, 2026
ALEX MCALLISTER

ALEX MCALLISTER

Identity

Tug
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
8601159
IMO Number
367551340
MMSI
WDG5889
Call Sign

Specifications

29 m × 8 m
Length × Breadth
1985-01-01
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
194 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
EASTERN SHIPBUILDING - PANAMA CITY FL, U.S.A.
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About ALEX MCALLISTER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ALEX MCALLISTER — Tug

Built in 1985, with a gross tonnage of 194 GT, ALEX MCALLISTER is a tug registered under the United States of America flag. The vessel is built by EASTERN SHIPBUILDING - PANAMA CITY FL, U.S.A..

ALEX MCALLISTER route and voyage history

ALEX MCALLISTER is currently on a voyage from PERTH AMBOY to NEW YORK with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-06T07:56:00Z. The live route and current course of ALEX MCALLISTER 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 ALEX MCALLISTER 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 ALEX MCALLISTER right now?

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ALEX MCALLISTER is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean, within the US East Coast shipping lane. It is sailing from PERTH AMBOY to NEW YORK with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 07:56 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 ALEX MCALLISTER?

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ALEX MCALLISTER broadcasts MMSI 367551340 and is registered as IMO 8601159, with call sign WDG5889. 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 ALEX MCALLISTER?

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ALEX MCALLISTER 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 ALEX MCALLISTER?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ALEX MCALLISTER 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.

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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 ALEX MCALLISTER?

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As a tug, ALEX MCALLISTER 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. ALEX MCALLISTER has a gross tonnage of 194 GT.

ALEX MCALLISTER — Key Facts

MMSI
367551340
IMO number
8601159
Call sign
WDG5889
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
2.1 knots
Course over ground
198.3°
Heading
511°
Last known position
40.6409°, -74.1637°
Destination
NEW YORK
ETA
2026-11-06T07:56:00Z
Departure port
PERTH AMBOY
Actual time of departure
2026-11-06T07:50:00Z
Current draught
3.9 m
Maximum static draught
3.9 m
Year built
1985-01-01
Gross tonnage
194
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T15:04:55Z