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BILLIE RUTH — Local Vessel · MMSI 368131290

USPushing Ahead - Towing
World map showing the last known position of BILLIE RUTH at 41° 41.701' N, 87° 27.153' W
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Current PositionLive

BILLIE RUTH is currently under way in the North Pacific Ocean, at 41.6950° N, 87.4525° W, making 7.6 knots on a course of 319°. It is sailing from CALUMET HARBOR to CHICAGO ANCH with an ETA of 6 Sep 2026, 15:50 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 12:40 UTC.

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Pushing Ahead - Towing
Current Navigational Status
7.6 kn
Speed
319.0°
/ 238°
Course / Heading
2.8 m
Static Draught
2.8 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
15:25 UTCSep 6, 2026
ETA
15:50 UTCSep 6, 2026
BILLIE RUTH

BILLIE RUTH

Identity

Local Vessel
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
368131290
MMSI
WDL4425
Call Sign

Specifications

221 m × 17 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 CALUMET HARBOR
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Destination Port
Port of CHICAGO ANCH
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About BILLIE RUTH

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BILLIE RUTH — Local Vessel

BILLIE RUTH is a local vessel registered under the United States of America flag.

BILLIE RUTH route and voyage history

BILLIE RUTH is currently on a voyage from CALUMET HARBOR to CHICAGO ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-06T15:50:00Z. The live route and current course of BILLIE RUTH 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 BILLIE RUTH can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full local vessel fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BILLIE RUTH right now?+
BILLIE RUTH is currently under way in the North Pacific Ocean. It is sailing from CALUMET HARBOR to CHICAGO ANCH with an ETA of 6 Sep 2026, 15:50 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 BILLIE RUTH?+
BILLIE RUTH broadcasts MMSI 368131290, with call sign WDL4425. 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 BILLIE RUTH?+
BILLIE RUTH is classified as a local vessel vessel registered under the US flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full local vessel fleet at /vessel-type/cargo and full US flag list at /flag/us.
How can I see the live position of BILLIE RUTH?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BILLIE RUTH 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 BILLIE RUTH'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 BILLIE RUTH?+
As a local vessel, BILLIE RUTH sits in the same design class as the other local vessels listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full local vessel directory at /vessel-type/cargo.

BILLIE RUTH — Key Facts

MMSI
368131290
Call sign
WDL4425
Vessel type
Local Vessel
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Pushing Ahead - Towing
Current speed
7.6 knots
Course over ground
319.0°
Heading
238°
Last known position
41.6950°, -87.4525°
Destination
CHICAGO ANCH
ETA
2026-09-06T15:50:00Z
Departure port
CALUMET HARBOR
Actual time of departure
2026-09-06T15:25:00Z
Current draught
2.8 m
Maximum static draught
2.8 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T12:40:29Z