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SP AMBER — Tug · IMO 9423138

USMoored
World map showing the last known position of SP AMBER at 29° 44.696' N, 93° 52.173' W
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Current PositionLive

SP AMBER is currently moored in the Gulf of Mexico, at 29.7449° N, 93.8696° W. It is sailing from SABINE PASS to SABINE PASS with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 07:47 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 17:36 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
94.8°
/ 89°
Course / Heading
6.9 m
Static Draught
6 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
07:38 UTCSep 7, 2026
ETA
07:47 UTCSep 7, 2026
SP AMBER

SP AMBER

Identity

Tug
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
9423138
IMO Number
368481000
MMSI
WDG2808
Call Sign

Specifications

32 m × 14 m
Length × Breadth
2008-01-01
Year Built
628 t
Deadweight
626 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
GULF SHIP - GULFPORT MS, U.S.A.
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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About SP AMBER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SP AMBER — Tug

Built in 2008, with a gross tonnage of 626 GT, and a dead weight of 628 tonnes, SP AMBER is a tug registered under the United States of America flag. The vessel is owned by ALPHA MARINE SERVICES - CUT OFF LA, United States (USA), built by GULF SHIP - GULFPORT MS, U.S.A..

SP AMBER route and voyage history

SP AMBER is currently on a voyage from SABINE PASS to SABINE PASS with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-07T07:47:00Z. The live route and current course of SP AMBER 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

SP AMBER is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as SP AMBER 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 SP AMBER right now?+
SP AMBER is currently moored in the Gulf of Mexico. It is sailing from SABINE PASS to SABINE PASS with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 07:47 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 SP AMBER?+
SP AMBER broadcasts MMSI 368481000 and is registered as IMO 9423138, with call sign WDG2808. 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 SP AMBER?+
SP AMBER 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 SP AMBER?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SP AMBER 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 SP AMBER'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 SP AMBER?+
SP AMBER is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, SP AMBER 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. SP AMBER has a gross tonnage of 626 GT.

SP AMBER — Key Facts

MMSI
368481000
IMO number
9423138
Call sign
WDG2808
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
94.8°
Heading
89°
Last known position
29.7449°, -93.8696°
Destination
SABINE PASS
ETA
2026-09-07T07:47:00Z
Departure port
SABINE PASS
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T07:38:00Z
Current draught
6 m
Maximum static draught
6.9 m
Year built
2008-01-01
Gross tonnage
626
Dead weight
628 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T17:36:51Z