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CAPTAIN SAM — Tug · IMO 8984587

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World map showing the last known position of CAPTAIN SAM at 29° 43.850' N, 93° 52.268' W
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CAPTAIN SAM was last reported in the Gulf of Mexico, at 29.7308° N, 93.8711° W.

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CAPTAIN SAM

CAPTAIN SAM

Identity

Tug
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
8984587
IMO Number
367578830
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Call Sign

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About CAPTAIN SAM

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

CAPTAIN SAM — Tug

CAPTAIN SAM is a tug registered under the United States of America flag.

CAPTAIN SAM route and voyage history

The most recent AIS broadcast from CAPTAIN SAM is shown on the live map above. The live route and current course of CAPTAIN SAM 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 CAPTAIN SAM 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 CAPTAIN SAM right now?+
CAPTAIN SAM was last reported in the Gulf of Mexico. 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 CAPTAIN SAM?+
CAPTAIN SAM broadcasts MMSI 367578830 and is registered as IMO 8984587. 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 CAPTAIN SAM?+
CAPTAIN SAM 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 CAPTAIN SAM?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from CAPTAIN SAM 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 CAPTAIN SAM'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 CAPTAIN SAM?+
As a tug, CAPTAIN SAM 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.

CAPTAIN SAM — Key Facts

MMSI
367578830
IMO number
8984587
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
US
Current speed
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Course over ground
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Last known position
29.7308°, -93.8711°