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FRANKLIN — Tug · IMO 121044700

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FRANKLIN was last reported in the Gulf of Mexico, at 29.9597° N, 93.8596° W.

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FRANKLIN

FRANKLIN

Identity

Tug
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
121044700
IMO Number
368034730
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Call Sign

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About FRANKLIN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

FRANKLIN — Tug

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

FRANKLIN route and voyage history

The most recent AIS broadcast from FRANKLIN is shown on the live map above. The live route and current course of FRANKLIN 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 FRANKLIN 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 FRANKLIN right now?+
FRANKLIN was last reported in the Gulf of Mexico. 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 FRANKLIN?+
FRANKLIN broadcasts MMSI 368034730 and is registered as IMO 121044700. 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 FRANKLIN?+
FRANKLIN 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 FRANKLIN?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from FRANKLIN 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 FRANKLIN'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 FRANKLIN?+
As a tug, FRANKLIN 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.

FRANKLIN — Key Facts

MMSI
368034730
IMO number
121044700
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
US
Current speed
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Course over ground
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Last known position
29.9597°, -93.8596°