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BIG JOHN — Tug · MMSI 368184410

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World map showing the last known position of BIG JOHN at 30° 0.168' N, 90° 1.561' W
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Current PositionLive

BIG JOHN is currently positioned in the Gulf of Mexico, at 30.0028° N, 90.0260° W. It is sailing from NEW ORLEANS to NEW ORLEANS with an ETA of 29 Aug 2026, 20:17 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 16:16 UTC.

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Stopped
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 65°
Course / Heading
0 m
Static Draught
---
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
18:32 UTCAug 29, 2026
ETA
20:17 UTCAug 29, 2026
BIG JOHN

BIG JOHN

Identity

Tug
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
368184410
MMSI
WDM2030
Call Sign

Specifications

23 m × 9 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 NEW ORLEANS
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About BIG JOHN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BIG JOHN — Tug

BIG JOHN is a tug registered under the United States of America flag.

BIG JOHN route and voyage history

BIG JOHN is currently on a voyage from NEW ORLEANS to NEW ORLEANS with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-29T20:17:00Z. The live route and current course of BIG JOHN 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 BIG JOHN 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 BIG JOHN right now?+
BIG JOHN is currently in the Gulf of Mexico. It is sailing from NEW ORLEANS to NEW ORLEANS with an ETA of 29 Aug 2026, 20:17 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 BIG JOHN?+
BIG JOHN broadcasts MMSI 368184410, with call sign WDM2030. 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 BIG JOHN?+
BIG JOHN 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 BIG JOHN?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BIG JOHN 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 BIG JOHN'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 BIG JOHN?+
As a tug, BIG JOHN 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.

BIG JOHN — Key Facts

MMSI
368184410
Call sign
WDM2030
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Stopped
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
65°
Last known position
30.0028°, -90.0260°
Destination
NEW ORLEANS
ETA
2026-08-29T20:17:00Z
Departure port
NEW ORLEANS
Actual time of departure
2026-08-29T18:32:00Z
Maximum static draught
0 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T16:16:57Z