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ISLAND EXPLORER — Tug · IMO 8971580

USNot Under Command
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ISLAND EXPLORER is currently positioned in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 34.8062° N, 76.6796° W. It is sailing from MOREHEAD CITY to JARRETT BAY BOATWORK with an ETA of 24 Aug 2026, 12:14 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 11:50 UTC.

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Not Under Command
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
2 m
Static Draught
2 m
Current Draught

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ATD
11:26 UTCAug 24, 2026
ETA
12:14 UTCAug 24, 2026
ISLAND EXPLORER

ISLAND EXPLORER

Identity

Tug
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
8971580
IMO Number
367660050
MMSI
WDN4423
Call Sign

Specifications

18 m × 8 m
Length × Breadth
1980-01-01
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
122 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
HENRY BOAT BUILDERS - MORGAN CITY LA, U.S.A.
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About ISLAND EXPLORER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ISLAND EXPLORER — Tug

Built in 1980, with a gross tonnage of 122 GT, ISLAND EXPLORER is a tug registered under the United States of America flag. The vessel is built by HENRY BOAT BUILDERS - MORGAN CITY LA, U.S.A..

ISLAND EXPLORER route and voyage history

ISLAND EXPLORER is currently on a voyage from MOREHEAD CITY to JARRETT BAY BOATWORK with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-24T12:14:00Z. The live route and current course of ISLAND EXPLORER 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 ISLAND EXPLORER 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 ISLAND EXPLORER right now?+
ISLAND EXPLORER is currently in the North Atlantic Ocean, within the US East Coast shipping lane. It is sailing from MOREHEAD CITY to JARRETT BAY BOATWORK with an ETA of 24 Aug 2026, 12:14 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 ISLAND EXPLORER?+
ISLAND EXPLORER broadcasts MMSI 367660050 and is registered as IMO 8971580, with call sign WDN4423. 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 ISLAND EXPLORER?+
ISLAND EXPLORER 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 ISLAND EXPLORER?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ISLAND EXPLORER 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 ISLAND EXPLORER'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 ISLAND EXPLORER?+
As a tug, ISLAND EXPLORER 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. ISLAND EXPLORER has a gross tonnage of 122 GT.

ISLAND EXPLORER — Key Facts

MMSI
367660050
IMO number
8971580
Call sign
WDN4423
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Not Under Command
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
34.8062°, -76.6796°
Destination
JARRETT BAY BOATWORK
ETA
2026-08-24T12:14:00Z
Departure port
MOREHEAD CITY
Actual time of departure
2026-08-24T11:26:00Z
Current draught
2 m
Maximum static draught
2 m
Year built
1980-01-01
Gross tonnage
122
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T11:50:05Z