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BUCKSHOT — Tug · MMSI 368330810

USPushing ahead/towing alongside
World map showing the last known position of BUCKSHOT at 29° 46.883' N, 92° 11.619' W
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BUCKSHOT is currently under way in the Gulf of Mexico, at 29.7814° N, 92.1936° W, making 1.1 knots on a course of 294°. It is sailing from HOUMA to ORANGE with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 03:05 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 16:54 UTC.

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Pushing ahead/towing alongside
Current Navigational Status
1.1 kn
Speed
293.5°
/ 292°
Course / Heading
3.1 m
Static Draught
3.1 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

United States flag
HOUMAUSHUM
ATD
22:33 UTCSep 7, 2026
United States flag
ORANGEUSORG
ETA
03:05 UTCSep 9, 2026
BUCKSHOT

BUCKSHOT

Identity

Tug
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
368330810
MMSI
WDN9847
Call Sign

Specifications

113 m × 34 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 HOUMA
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Destination Port
Port of ORANGE
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About BUCKSHOT

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BUCKSHOT — Tug

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

BUCKSHOT route and voyage history

BUCKSHOT is currently on a voyage from HOUMA to ORANGE with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-09T03:05:00Z. The live route and current course of BUCKSHOT 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 BUCKSHOT 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 BUCKSHOT right now?+
BUCKSHOT is currently under way in the Gulf of Mexico. It is sailing from HOUMA to ORANGE with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 03:05 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 BUCKSHOT?+
BUCKSHOT broadcasts MMSI 368330810, with call sign WDN9847. 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 BUCKSHOT?+
BUCKSHOT 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 BUCKSHOT?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BUCKSHOT 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 BUCKSHOT'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 BUCKSHOT?+
As a tug, BUCKSHOT 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.

BUCKSHOT — Key Facts

MMSI
368330810
Call sign
WDN9847
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Pushing ahead/towing alongside
Current speed
1.1 knots
Course over ground
293.5°
Heading
292°
Last known position
29.7814°, -92.1936°
Destination
ORANGE
ETA
2026-09-09T03:05:00Z
Departure port
HOUMA
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T22:33:00Z
Current draught
3.1 m
Maximum static draught
3.1 m
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T16:54:02Z