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BISON — Cargo · IMO 9724271

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World map showing the last known position of BISON at 28° 50.456' N, 89° 24.386' W
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Current PositionLast report

BISON was last reported under way in the Gulf of Mexico, at 28.8409° N, 89.4064° W, on 8 Sep 2026, 08:32 UTC. It was sailing from FOURCHON to SOUTHWEST PASS ANCH with an ETA of 6 Sep 2026, 19:46 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
295.0°
/ 232°
Course / Heading
11.6 m
Static Draught
3.3 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
14:08 UTCSep 2, 2026
ETA
19:46 UTCSep 6, 2026
BISON

BISON

Identity

Cargo
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
9724271
IMO Number
367668680
MMSI
WDH9496
Call Sign

Specifications

60 m × 14 m
Length × Breadth
2015-01-01
Year Built
1,608 t
Deadweight
1,170 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
MASTER BOAT BUILDERS - CODEN AL, U.S.A.
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of FOURCHON
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About BISON

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BISON — Cargo

Built in 2015, with a gross tonnage of 1,170 GT, and a dead weight of 1,608 tonnes, BISON is a cargo registered under the United States of America flag. The vessel is owned by ADRIATIC MARINE - RACELAND LA, United States (USA), built by MASTER BOAT BUILDERS - CODEN AL, U.S.A..

BISON route and voyage history

BISON is currently on a voyage from FOURCHON to SOUTHWEST PASS ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-06T19:46:00Z. The live route and current course of BISON 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 BISON can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BISON right now?+
BISON was last reported under way in the Gulf of Mexico, on 8 Sep 2026, 08:32 UTC. It was sailing from FOURCHON to SOUTHWEST PASS ANCH with an ETA of 6 Sep 2026, 19:46 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 BISON?+
BISON broadcasts MMSI 367668680 and is registered as IMO 9724271, with call sign WDH9496. 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 BISON?+
BISON is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the US flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo and full US flag list at /flag/us.
How can I see the live position of BISON?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BISON 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 BISON'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 BISON?+
As a cargo, BISON sits in the same design class as the other cargos listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full cargo directory at /vessel-type/cargo. BISON has a gross tonnage of 1,170 GT.

BISON — Key Facts

MMSI
367668680
IMO number
9724271
Call sign
WDH9496
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
295.0°
Heading
232°
Last known position
28.8409°, -89.4064°
Destination
SOUTHWEST PASS ANCH
ETA
2026-09-06T19:46:00Z
Departure port
FOURCHON
Actual time of departure
2026-09-02T14:08:00Z
Current draught
3.3 m
Maximum static draught
11.6 m
Year built
2015-01-01
Gross tonnage
1170
Dead weight
1608 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T08:32:00Z