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GOL LIGHTNING — Passenger · MMSI 368085810

USUnderway Using Engine
World map showing the last known position of GOL LIGHTNING at 29° 7.106' N, 90° 12.436' W
NSEW
Current PositionNo recent signal

GOL LIGHTNING has not broadcast an AIS position for 39 days. Its most recent report placed it in the Gulf of Mexico, at 29.1184° N, 90.2073° W, on 31 Jul 2026, 17:11 UTC. It was sailing from GOLDEN MEADOW to FOURCHON.

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Underway Using Engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
316.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
3 m
Static Draught
3 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
15:42 UTCJul 31, 2026
ETA
17:07 UTCJul 31, 2026
GOL LIGHTNING

GOL LIGHTNING

Identity

Passenger
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
368085810
MMSI
WDK7581
Call Sign

Specifications

38 m × 8 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 GOLDEN MEADOW
Port traffic, arrivals and live vessel positions for GOLDEN MEADOW (USGM3).
Destination Port
Port of FOURCHON
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for FOURCHON (USFOC).

About GOL LIGHTNING

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

GOL LIGHTNING — Passenger

GOL LIGHTNING is a passenger registered under the United States of America flag.

GOL LIGHTNING route and voyage history

GOL LIGHTNING is currently on a voyage from GOLDEN MEADOW to FOURCHON with an estimated arrival on 2026-07-31T17:07:00Z. The live route and current course of GOL LIGHTNING 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 GOL LIGHTNING can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is GOL LIGHTNING right now?+
GOL LIGHTNING has not broadcast an AIS position for 39 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the Gulf of Mexico, on 31 Jul 2026, 17:11 UTC. It was sailing from GOLDEN MEADOW to FOURCHON. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.
What are the identifiers for GOL LIGHTNING?+
GOL LIGHTNING broadcasts MMSI 368085810, with call sign WDK7581. 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 GOL LIGHTNING?+
GOL LIGHTNING 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 GOL LIGHTNING?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from GOL LIGHTNING 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 GOL LIGHTNING'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 GOL LIGHTNING?+
As a passenger, GOL LIGHTNING 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.

GOL LIGHTNING — Key Facts

MMSI
368085810
Call sign
WDK7581
Vessel type
Passenger
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Underway Using Engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
316.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
29.1184°, -90.2073°
Destination
FOURCHON
ETA
2026-07-31T17:07:00Z
Departure port
GOLDEN MEADOW
Actual time of departure
2026-07-31T15:42:00Z
Current draught
3 m
Maximum static draught
3 m
AIS last updated
2026-07-31T17:11:00Z