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FRANCES DIANE — Tug · MMSI 368251560

USPushing Ahead - Towing
World map showing the last known position of FRANCES DIANE at 29° 42.366' N, 95° 2.569' W
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FRANCES DIANE is currently positioned in the Gulf of Mexico, at 29.7061° N, 95.0428° W. It is sailing from FREEPORT to HOUSTON with an ETA of 5 Sep 2026, 14:49 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 17:55 UTC.

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Pushing Ahead - Towing
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 89°
Course / Heading
3.1 m
Static Draught
3.1 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
03:25 UTCSep 5, 2026
United States flag
HOUSTONUSHOU
ETA
14:49 UTCSep 5, 2026
FRANCES DIANE

FRANCES DIANE

Identity

Tug
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
368251560
MMSI
WDM9313
Call Sign

Specifications

22 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 FREEPORT
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Destination Port
Port of HOUSTON
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About FRANCES DIANE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

FRANCES DIANE — Tug

FRANCES DIANE is a tug registered under the United States of America flag.

FRANCES DIANE route and voyage history

FRANCES DIANE is currently on a voyage from FREEPORT to HOUSTON with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-05T14:49:00Z. The live route and current course of FRANCES DIANE 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 FRANCES DIANE 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 FRANCES DIANE right now?+
FRANCES DIANE is currently in the Gulf of Mexico. It is sailing from FREEPORT to HOUSTON with an ETA of 5 Sep 2026, 14:49 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 FRANCES DIANE?+
FRANCES DIANE broadcasts MMSI 368251560, with call sign WDM9313. 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 FRANCES DIANE?+
FRANCES DIANE 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 FRANCES DIANE?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from FRANCES DIANE 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 FRANCES DIANE'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 FRANCES DIANE?+
As a tug, FRANCES DIANE 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.

FRANCES DIANE — Key Facts

MMSI
368251560
Call sign
WDM9313
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Pushing Ahead - Towing
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
89°
Last known position
29.7061°, -95.0428°
Destination
HOUSTON
ETA
2026-09-05T14:49:00Z
Departure port
FREEPORT
Actual time of departure
2026-09-05T03:25:00Z
Current draught
3.1 m
Maximum static draught
3.1 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T17:55:45Z