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WHATCOM CHIEF — Passenger · MMSI 368011730

USClass B
World map showing the last known position of WHATCOM CHIEF at 48° 43.502' N, 122° 40.510' W
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Current PositionLive

WHATCOM CHIEF is currently under way in the North Pacific Ocean, at 48.7250° N, 122.6752° W, making 9.3 knots on a course of 203°. It is sailing from BELLINGHAM to CLASS B with an ETA of 8 May 2025, 19:13 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 15:01 UTC.

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Class B
Current Navigational Status
9.3 kn
Speed
203.0°
/ 211°
Course / Heading
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Static Draught
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Current Draught

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ATD
14:09 UTCMay 11, 2025
CLASS B
ETA
19:13 UTCMay 8, 2025
WHATCOM CHIEF

WHATCOM CHIEF

Identity

Passenger
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
368011730
MMSI
WDJ7956
Call Sign

Specifications

N/A
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
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About WHATCOM CHIEF

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

WHATCOM CHIEF — Passenger

WHATCOM CHIEF is a passenger registered under the United States of America flag.

WHATCOM CHIEF route and voyage history

WHATCOM CHIEF most recently departed BELLINGHAM. The live route and current course of WHATCOM CHIEF 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 WHATCOM CHIEF can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is WHATCOM CHIEF right now?+
WHATCOM CHIEF is currently under way in the North Pacific Ocean, within the US West Coast shipping lane. It is sailing from BELLINGHAM to CLASS B with an ETA of 8 May 2025, 19:13 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 WHATCOM CHIEF?+
WHATCOM CHIEF broadcasts MMSI 368011730, with call sign WDJ7956. 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 WHATCOM CHIEF?+
WHATCOM CHIEF is classified as a passenger vessel registered under the US flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger and full US flag list at /flag/us.
How can I see the live position of WHATCOM CHIEF?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from WHATCOM CHIEF 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 WHATCOM CHIEF'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 WHATCOM CHIEF?+
As a passenger, WHATCOM CHIEF sits in the same design class as the other passengers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full passenger directory at /vessel-type/passenger.

WHATCOM CHIEF — Key Facts

MMSI
368011730
Call sign
WDJ7956
Vessel type
Passenger
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Class B
Current speed
9.3 knots
Course over ground
203.0°
Heading
211°
Last known position
48.7250°, -122.6752°
Destination
CLASS B
ETA
2025-05-08T19:13:00Z
Departure port
BELLINGHAM
Actual time of departure
2025-05-11T14:09:00Z
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T15:01:29Z