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FORTE — Tug · IMO 9529982

USUnderway Using Engine
World map showing the last known position of FORTE at 27° 56.452' N, 89° 34.416' W
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Current PositionLast report

FORTE was last reported under way in the Gulf of Mexico, at 27.9409° N, 89.5736° W, on 7 Sep 2026, 09:59 UTC. It was sailing from FOURCHON to FOURCHON with an ETA of 1 Sep 2026, 10:48 UTC.

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Underway Using Engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
257.0°
/ 248°
Course / Heading
8.1 m
Static Draught
8.1 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
05:54 UTCSep 2, 2026
ETA
10:48 UTCSep 1, 2026
FORTE

FORTE

Identity

Tug
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
9529982
IMO Number
368644000
MMSI
WDF3163
Call Sign

Specifications

50 m × 16 m
Length × Breadth
2010-01-01
Year Built
1,417 t
Deadweight
1,495 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
NORTH AMERICAN SHIPBUILDING - LAROSE LA, U.S.A.
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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Departure Port
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About FORTE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

FORTE — Tug

Built in 2010, with a gross tonnage of 1,495 GT, and a dead weight of 1,417 tonnes, FORTE is a tug registered under the United States of America flag. The vessel is owned by EDISON CHOUEST OFFSHORE - CUT OFF LA, United States (USA), built by NORTH AMERICAN SHIPBUILDING - LAROSE LA, U.S.A..

FORTE route and voyage history

FORTE is currently on a voyage from FOURCHON to FOURCHON with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-01T10:48:00Z. The live route and current course of FORTE 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

FORTE is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as FORTE 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 FORTE right now?+
FORTE was last reported under way in the Gulf of Mexico, on 7 Sep 2026, 09:59 UTC. It was sailing from FOURCHON to FOURCHON with an ETA of 1 Sep 2026, 10:48 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 FORTE?+
FORTE broadcasts MMSI 368644000 and is registered as IMO 9529982, with call sign WDF3163. 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 FORTE?+
FORTE 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 FORTE?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from FORTE 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 FORTE'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 FORTE?+
FORTE is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, FORTE 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. FORTE has a gross tonnage of 1,495 GT.

FORTE — Key Facts

MMSI
368644000
IMO number
9529982
Call sign
WDF3163
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Underway Using Engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
257.0°
Heading
248°
Last known position
27.9409°, -89.5736°
Destination
FOURCHON
ETA
2026-09-01T10:48:00Z
Departure port
FOURCHON
Actual time of departure
2026-09-02T05:54:00Z
Current draught
8.1 m
Maximum static draught
8.1 m
Year built
2010-01-01
Gross tonnage
1495
Dead weight
1417 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-07T09:59:00Z