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INDEPENDENCETug · MMSI 367660250

USPushing Ahead - Towing
World map showing the last known position of INDEPENDENCE at 29° 55.127' N, 90° 8.446' W
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INDEPENDENCE is currently under way in the Gulf of Mexico, at 29.9188° N, 90.1408° W, making 0.8 knots on a course of 170°. It is sailing from NEW ORLEANS to NEW ORLEANS with an ETA of 2 Sep 2026, 01:39 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 15:15 UTC.

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Pushing Ahead - Towing
Current Navigational Status
0.8 kn
Speed
170.0°
/ 338°
Course / Heading
3.1 m
Static Draught
3.1 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
16:28 UTCSep 1, 2026
ETA
01:39 UTCSep 2, 2026
INDEPENDENCE

INDEPENDENCE

Identity

Tug
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
367660250
MMSI
WDH8658
Call Sign

Specifications

116 m × 18 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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Flag State
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Departure Port
Port of NEW ORLEANS
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About INDEPENDENCE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

INDEPENDENCE — Tug

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

INDEPENDENCE route and voyage history

INDEPENDENCE is currently on a voyage from NEW ORLEANS to NEW ORLEANS with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-02T01:39:00Z. The live route and current course of INDEPENDENCE 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 INDEPENDENCE 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 INDEPENDENCE right now?+
INDEPENDENCE is currently under way in the Gulf of Mexico. It is sailing from NEW ORLEANS to NEW ORLEANS with an ETA of 2 Sep 2026, 01:39 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 INDEPENDENCE?+
INDEPENDENCE broadcasts MMSI 367660250, with call sign WDH8658. 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 INDEPENDENCE?+
INDEPENDENCE 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 INDEPENDENCE?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from INDEPENDENCE 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 INDEPENDENCE'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 INDEPENDENCE?+
As a tug, INDEPENDENCE 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.

INDEPENDENCE — Key Facts

MMSI
367660250
Call sign
WDH8658
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Pushing Ahead - Towing
Current speed
0.8 knots
Course over ground
170.0°
Heading
338°
Last known position
29.9188°, -90.1408°
Destination
NEW ORLEANS
ETA
2026-09-02T01:39:00Z
Departure port
NEW ORLEANS
Actual time of departure
2026-09-01T16:28:00Z
Current draught
3.1 m
Maximum static draught
3.1 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T15:15:10Z