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A. THOMAS HIGGINS — Tug · IMO 9907495

USUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of A. THOMAS HIGGINS at 29° 54.764' N, 90° 6.021' W
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Current PositionLive

A. THOMAS HIGGINS is currently under way in the Gulf of Mexico, at 29.9127° N, 90.1003° W, making 0.0 knots on a course of 348°. It is sailing from PLAQUEMINES to NEW ORLEANS with an ETA of 27 Aug 2026, 12:18 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 16:18 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
348.0°
/ 263°
Course / Heading
4.3 m
Static Draught
4.3 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
10:09 UTCAug 27, 2026
ETA
12:18 UTCAug 27, 2026
A. THOMAS HIGGINS

A. THOMAS HIGGINS

Identity

Tug
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
9907495
IMO Number
368144370
MMSI
WDL5779
Call Sign

Specifications

24 m × 12 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 PLAQUEMINES
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Destination Port
Port of NEW ORLEANS
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About A. THOMAS HIGGINS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

A. THOMAS HIGGINS — Tug

A. THOMAS HIGGINS is a tug registered under the United States of America flag.

A. THOMAS HIGGINS route and voyage history

A. THOMAS HIGGINS is currently on a voyage from PLAQUEMINES to NEW ORLEANS with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-27T12:18:00Z. The live route and current course of A. THOMAS HIGGINS 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 A. THOMAS HIGGINS 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 A. THOMAS HIGGINS right now?+
A. THOMAS HIGGINS is currently under way in the Gulf of Mexico. It is sailing from PLAQUEMINES to NEW ORLEANS with an ETA of 27 Aug 2026, 12:18 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 A. THOMAS HIGGINS?+
A. THOMAS HIGGINS broadcasts MMSI 368144370 and is registered as IMO 9907495, with call sign WDL5779. 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 A. THOMAS HIGGINS?+
A. THOMAS HIGGINS 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 A. THOMAS HIGGINS?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from A. THOMAS HIGGINS 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 A. THOMAS HIGGINS'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 A. THOMAS HIGGINS?+
As a tug, A. THOMAS HIGGINS 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.

A. THOMAS HIGGINS — Key Facts

MMSI
368144370
IMO number
9907495
Call sign
WDL5779
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
348.0°
Heading
263°
Last known position
29.9127°, -90.1003°
Destination
NEW ORLEANS
ETA
2026-08-27T12:18:00Z
Departure port
PLAQUEMINES
Actual time of departure
2026-08-27T10:09:00Z
Current draught
4.3 m
Maximum static draught
4.3 m
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T16:18:00Z