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CAPT THOMAS PAULTug · MMSI 367780660

USPushing Ahead - Towing
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CAPT THOMAS PAUL is currently under way in the Gulf of Mexico, at 29.7664° N, 95.0797° W, making 5.0 knots on a course of 23°. It is sailing from HOUSTON to HOUSTON with an ETA of 17 May 2025, 05:57 UTC. AIS position received 9 Sep 2026, 06:52 UTC.

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Pushing Ahead - Towing
Current Navigational Status
5.0 kn
Speed
23.0°
/ 42°
Course / Heading
2.8 m
Static Draught
2.8 m
Current Draught

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HOUSTONUSHOU
ATD
05:40 UTCMay 17, 2025
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HOUSTONUSHOU
ETA
05:57 UTCMay 17, 2025
CAPT THOMAS PAUL

CAPT THOMAS PAUL

Identity

Tug
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
367780660
MMSI
WDJ4740
Call Sign

Specifications

21 m × 9 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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Departure Port
Port of HOUSTON
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About CAPT THOMAS PAUL

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

CAPT THOMAS PAUL — Tug

CAPT THOMAS PAUL is a tug registered under the United States of America flag.

CAPT THOMAS PAUL route and voyage history

CAPT THOMAS PAUL is currently on a voyage from HOUSTON to HOUSTON with an estimated arrival on 2025-05-17T05:57:00Z. The live route and current course of CAPT THOMAS PAUL 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 CAPT THOMAS PAUL 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 CAPT THOMAS PAUL right now?+
CAPT THOMAS PAUL is currently under way in the Gulf of Mexico. It is sailing from HOUSTON to HOUSTON with an ETA of 17 May 2025, 05:57 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 CAPT THOMAS PAUL?+
CAPT THOMAS PAUL broadcasts MMSI 367780660, with call sign WDJ4740. 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 CAPT THOMAS PAUL?+
CAPT THOMAS PAUL 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 CAPT THOMAS PAUL?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from CAPT THOMAS PAUL 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 CAPT THOMAS PAUL'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 CAPT THOMAS PAUL?+
As a tug, CAPT THOMAS PAUL 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.

CAPT THOMAS PAUL — Key Facts

MMSI
367780660
Call sign
WDJ4740
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Pushing Ahead - Towing
Current speed
5.0 knots
Course over ground
23.0°
Heading
42°
Last known position
29.7664°, -95.0797°
Destination
HOUSTON
ETA
2025-05-17T05:57:00Z
Departure port
HOUSTON
Actual time of departure
2025-05-17T05:40:00Z
Current draught
2.8 m
Maximum static draught
2.8 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-09T06:52:16Z