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STEEL SKIPPER — Tug · MMSI 368174480

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World map showing the last known position of STEEL SKIPPER at 29° 59.457' N, 90° 25.175' W
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STEEL SKIPPER is currently under way in the Gulf of Mexico, at 29.9910° N, 90.4196° W, making 0.6 knots on a course of 177°. It is sailing from TAFT to GOOD HOPE with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 10:35 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 18:52 UTC.

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Underway
Current Navigational Status
0.6 kn
Speed
177.0°
/ 0°
Course / Heading
9 m
Static Draught
9 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

United States flag
TAFTUSTFT
ATD
18:46 UTCSep 8, 2026
ETA
10:35 UTCSep 9, 2026
STEEL SKIPPER

STEEL SKIPPER

Identity

Tug
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
368174480
MMSI
WDL8950
Call Sign

Specifications

30 m × 10 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 TAFT
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Destination Port
Port of GOOD HOPE
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for GOOD HOPE (USGOP).

About STEEL SKIPPER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

STEEL SKIPPER — Tug

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

STEEL SKIPPER route and voyage history

STEEL SKIPPER is currently on a voyage from TAFT to GOOD HOPE with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-09T10:35:00Z. The live route and current course of STEEL SKIPPER 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 STEEL SKIPPER 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 STEEL SKIPPER right now?+
STEEL SKIPPER is currently under way in the Gulf of Mexico. It is sailing from TAFT to GOOD HOPE with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 10:35 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 STEEL SKIPPER?+
STEEL SKIPPER broadcasts MMSI 368174480, with call sign WDL8950. 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 STEEL SKIPPER?+
STEEL SKIPPER 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 STEEL SKIPPER?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from STEEL SKIPPER 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 STEEL SKIPPER'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 STEEL SKIPPER?+
As a tug, STEEL SKIPPER 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.

STEEL SKIPPER — Key Facts

MMSI
368174480
Call sign
WDL8950
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Underway
Current speed
0.6 knots
Course over ground
177.0°
Heading
0°
Last known position
29.9910°, -90.4196°
Destination
GOOD HOPE
ETA
2026-09-09T10:35:00Z
Departure port
TAFT
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T18:46:00Z
Current draught
9 m
Maximum static draught
9 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T18:52:17Z