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GRAPE APE — Tug · IMO 8987060

USPushing ahead/towing alongside
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GRAPE APE is currently positioned in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 36.7993° N, 76.2955° W. It is sailing from BALTIMORE to NORFOLK with an ETA of 1 Nov 2026, 11:23 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 23:42 UTC.

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Pushing ahead/towing alongside
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
318.0°
/ 343°
Course / Heading
0 m
Static Draught
20 m
Current Draught

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ATD
22:33 UTCOct 30, 2026
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NORFOLKUSORF
ETA
11:23 UTCNov 1, 2026
GRAPE APE

GRAPE APE

Identity

Tug
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
8987060
IMO Number
368324270
MMSI
WDN9144
Call Sign

Specifications

22 m × 8 m
Length × Breadth
1969-01-01
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
162 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
BURTON SHIPYARD - PORT ARTHUR TX, U.S.A.
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About GRAPE APE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

GRAPE APE — Tug

Built in 1969, with a gross tonnage of 162 GT, GRAPE APE is a tug registered under the United States of America flag. The vessel is built by BURTON SHIPYARD - PORT ARTHUR TX, U.S.A..

GRAPE APE route and voyage history

GRAPE APE is currently on a voyage from BALTIMORE to NORFOLK with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-01T11:23:00Z. The live route and current course of GRAPE APE 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 GRAPE APE 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 GRAPE APE right now?

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GRAPE APE is currently in the North Atlantic Ocean, within the US East Coast shipping lane. It is sailing from BALTIMORE to NORFOLK with an ETA of 1 Nov 2026, 11:23 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 GRAPE APE?

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GRAPE APE broadcasts MMSI 368324270 and is registered as IMO 8987060, with call sign WDN9144. 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 GRAPE APE?

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GRAPE APE 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 GRAPE APE?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from GRAPE APE 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 GRAPE APE's position updated?

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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 GRAPE APE?

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As a tug, GRAPE APE 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. GRAPE APE has a gross tonnage of 162 GT.

GRAPE APE — Key Facts

MMSI
368324270
IMO number
8987060
Call sign
WDN9144
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Pushing ahead/towing alongside
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
318.0°
Heading
343°
Last known position
36.7993°, -76.2955°
Destination
NORFOLK
ETA
2026-11-01T11:23:00Z
Departure port
BALTIMORE
Actual time of departure
2026-10-30T22:33:00Z
Current draught
20 m
Maximum static draught
0 m
Year built
1969-01-01
Gross tonnage
162
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T23:42:00Z