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POLARIS — Tanker · IMO 9944443

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POLARIS is currently moored in the Gulf of Mexico, at 30.3918° N, 81.5536° W. It is sailing from TAMPA to CAPE CANAVERAL with an ETA of 5 Nov 2026, 22:34 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 22:02 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
110.0°
/ 338°
Course / Heading
4.9 m
Static Draught
4.9 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

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TAMPAUSTPA
ATD
15:59 UTCNov 2, 2026
ETA
22:34 UTCNov 5, 2026
POLARIS

POLARIS

Identity

Tanker
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
9944443
IMO Number
367635000
MMSI
WDM5501
Call Sign

Specifications

130 m × 20 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 POLARIS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

POLARIS — Tanker

POLARIS is a tanker registered under the United States of America flag.

POLARIS route and voyage history

POLARIS is currently on a voyage from TAMPA to CAPE CANAVERAL with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-05T22:34:00Z. The live route and current course of POLARIS 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 POLARIS can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is POLARIS right now?

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POLARIS is currently moored in the Gulf of Mexico. It is sailing from TAMPA to CAPE CANAVERAL with an ETA of 5 Nov 2026, 22:34 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 POLARIS?

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POLARIS broadcasts MMSI 367635000 and is registered as IMO 9944443, with call sign WDM5501. 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 POLARIS?

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POLARIS is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the US flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker and full US flag list at /flag/us.

How can I see the live position of POLARIS?

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

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As a tanker, POLARIS sits in the same design class as the other tankers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tanker directory at /vessel-type/tanker.

POLARIS — Key Facts

MMSI
367635000
IMO number
9944443
Call sign
WDM5501
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
110.0°
Heading
338°
Last known position
30.3918°, -81.5536°
Destination
CAPE CANAVERAL
ETA
2026-11-05T22:34:00Z
Departure port
TAMPA
Actual time of departure
2026-11-02T15:59:00Z
Current draught
4.9 m
Maximum static draught
4.9 m
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T22:02:00Z