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GENERAL MACARTHURDredger · MMSI 368136540

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GENERAL MACARTHUR is currently positioned in the Gulf of Mexico, at 30.0643° N, 94.0375° W. It is sailing from PORT ARTHUR to LAKE CHARLES ANCH with an ETA of 13 Jul 2026, 18:03 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 13:10 UTC.

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Restricted Manoeuvrability
Current Navigational Status
0.5 kn
Speed
117.0°
/ 42°
Course / Heading
0 m
Static Draught
2.7 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
15:34 UTCJul 13, 2026
ETA
18:03 UTCJul 13, 2026
GENERAL MACARTHUR

GENERAL MACARTHUR

Identity

Dredger
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
368136540
MMSI
WDL4960
Call Sign

Specifications

120 m × 20 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 PORT ARTHUR
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Destination Port
Port of LAKE CHARLES ANCH
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About GENERAL MACARTHUR

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GENERAL MACARTHUR — Dredger

GENERAL MACARTHUR is a dredger registered under the United States of America flag.

GENERAL MACARTHUR route and voyage history

GENERAL MACARTHUR is currently on a voyage from PORT ARTHUR to LAKE CHARLES ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-07-13T18:03:00Z. The live route and current course of GENERAL MACARTHUR 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 GENERAL MACARTHUR can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full dredger fleet at /vessel-type/military-special.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is GENERAL MACARTHUR right now?+
GENERAL MACARTHUR is currently in the Gulf of Mexico. It is sailing from PORT ARTHUR to LAKE CHARLES ANCH with an ETA of 13 Jul 2026, 18:03 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 GENERAL MACARTHUR?+
GENERAL MACARTHUR broadcasts MMSI 368136540, with call sign WDL4960. 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 GENERAL MACARTHUR?+
GENERAL MACARTHUR is classified as a dredger vessel registered under the US flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full dredger fleet at /vessel-type/military-special and full US flag list at /flag/us.
How can I see the live position of GENERAL MACARTHUR?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from GENERAL MACARTHUR 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 GENERAL MACARTHUR'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 GENERAL MACARTHUR?+
As a dredger, GENERAL MACARTHUR sits in the same design class as the other dredgers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full dredger directory at /vessel-type/military-special.

GENERAL MACARTHUR — Key Facts

MMSI
368136540
Call sign
WDL4960
Vessel type
Dredger
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Restricted Manoeuvrability
Current speed
0.5 knots
Course over ground
117.0°
Heading
42°
Last known position
30.0643°, -94.0375°
Destination
LAKE CHARLES ANCH
ETA
2026-07-13T18:03:00Z
Departure port
PORT ARTHUR
Actual time of departure
2026-07-13T15:34:00Z
Current draught
2.7 m
Maximum static draught
0 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T13:10:35Z