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USNS BLACK POWDER — Cargo · IMO 9472347

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USNS BLACK POWDER is currently under way in the Gulf of Mexico, at 28.2252° N, 86.6659° W, making 7.6 knots on a course of 321°. It is sailing from JACKSONVILLE to PASCAGOULA with an ETA of 9 Nov 2026, 12:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 15:53 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
7.6 kn
Speed
321.0°
/ 268°
Course / Heading
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Static Draught
4.4 m
Current Draught

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ATD
13:40 UTCNov 22, 2025
ETA
12:00 UTCNov 9, 2026
USNS BLACK POWDER

USNS BLACK POWDER

Identity

Cargo
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
9472347
IMO Number
368926301
MMSI
N/A
Call Sign

Specifications

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Length × Breadth
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Year Built
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Deadweight
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Gross Tonnage
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Engine Power
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Builder
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Class Society
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About USNS BLACK POWDER

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USNS BLACK POWDER — Cargo

USNS BLACK POWDER is a cargo registered under the United States of America flag.

USNS BLACK POWDER route and voyage history

USNS BLACK POWDER is currently on a voyage from JACKSONVILLE to PASCAGOULA with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-09T12:00:00Z. The live route and current course of USNS BLACK POWDER 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 USNS BLACK POWDER can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is USNS BLACK POWDER right now?

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USNS BLACK POWDER is currently under way in the Gulf of Mexico. It is sailing from JACKSONVILLE to PASCAGOULA with an ETA of 9 Nov 2026, 12:00 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 USNS BLACK POWDER?

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USNS BLACK POWDER broadcasts MMSI 368926301 and is registered as IMO 9472347. 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 USNS BLACK POWDER?

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USNS BLACK POWDER is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the US flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo and full US flag list at /flag/us.

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from USNS BLACK POWDER 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.

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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 USNS BLACK POWDER?

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As a cargo, USNS BLACK POWDER sits in the same design class as the other cargos listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full cargo directory at /vessel-type/cargo.

USNS BLACK POWDER — Key Facts

MMSI
368926301
IMO number
9472347
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
7.6 knots
Course over ground
321.0°
Heading
268°
Last known position
28.2252°, -86.6659°
Destination
PASCAGOULA
ETA
2026-11-09T12:00:00Z
Departure port
JACKSONVILLE
Actual time of departure
2025-11-22T13:40:00Z
Current draught
4.4 m
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T15:53:00Z