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FRANK DREW — Port Tender · IMO 9177258

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FRANK DREW is currently moored in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 37.0051° N, 76.2480° W. It is sailing from NORFOLK to NORFOLK with an ETA of 3 Sep 2026, 15:26 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 15:05 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
11.1 kn
Speed
90.5°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
2.7 m
Static Draught
2.7 m
Current Draught

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NORFOLKUSORF
ATD
14:14 UTCAug 31, 2026
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NORFOLKUSORF
ETA
15:26 UTCSep 3, 2026
FRANK DREW

FRANK DREW

Identity

Port Tender
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
9177258
IMO Number
368731000
MMSI
NKDL
Call Sign

Specifications

53 m × 10 m
Length × Breadth
1999-01-01
Year Built
200 t
Deadweight
903 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
FMG MARINETTE MARINE - MARINETTE WI, U.S.A.
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Flag State
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Departure Port
Port of NORFOLK
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About FRANK DREW

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

FRANK DREW — Port Tender

Built in 1999, with a gross tonnage of 903 GT, and a dead weight of 200 tonnes, FRANK DREW is a port tender registered under the United States of America flag. The vessel is owned by USA GOVERNMENT - WASHINGTON DC, United States (USA), built by FMG MARINETTE MARINE - MARINETTE WI, U.S.A..

FRANK DREW route and voyage history

FRANK DREW is currently on a voyage from NORFOLK to NORFOLK with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-03T15:26:00Z. The live route and current course of FRANK DREW 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 FRANK DREW can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is FRANK DREW right now?+
FRANK DREW is currently moored in the North Atlantic Ocean, within the US East Coast shipping lane. It is sailing from NORFOLK to NORFOLK with an ETA of 3 Sep 2026, 15:26 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 FRANK DREW?+
FRANK DREW broadcasts MMSI 368731000 and is registered as IMO 9177258, with call sign NKDL. 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 FRANK DREW?+
FRANK DREW is classified as a port tender vessel registered under the US flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder and full US flag list at /flag/us.
How can I see the live position of FRANK DREW?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from FRANK DREW 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 FRANK DREW'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 FRANK DREW?+
As a port tender, FRANK DREW sits in the same design class as the other port tenders listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page. FRANK DREW has a gross tonnage of 903 GT.

FRANK DREW — Key Facts

MMSI
368731000
IMO number
9177258
Call sign
NKDL
Vessel type
Port Tender
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
11.1 knots
Course over ground
90.5°
Heading
511°
Last known position
37.0051°, -76.2480°
Destination
NORFOLK
ETA
2026-09-03T15:26:00Z
Departure port
NORFOLK
Actual time of departure
2026-08-31T14:14:00Z
Current draught
2.7 m
Maximum static draught
2.7 m
Year built
1999-01-01
Gross tonnage
903
Dead weight
200 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T15:05:51Z