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POLAR DISCOVERYTanker · IMO 9206114

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POLAR DISCOVERY is currently at anchor in the North Pacific Ocean, at 48.5132° N, 122.5695° W. It is sailing from CHERRY POINT to ANACORTES ANCH with an ETA of 4 Sep 2026, 21:04 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 20:30 UTC.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
280.0°
/ 10°
Course / Heading
17.5 m
Static Draught
8.5 m
Current Draught

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ATD
18:33 UTCSep 4, 2026
ETA
21:04 UTCSep 4, 2026
POLAR DISCOVERY

POLAR DISCOVERY

Identity

Tanker
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
9206114
IMO Number
369272000
MMSI
WACW
Call Sign

Specifications

273 m × 46 m
Length × Breadth
2003-01-01
Year Built
141,740 t
Deadweight
85,387 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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Flag State
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Departure Port
Port of CHERRY POINT
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Destination Port
Port of ANACORTES ANCH
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About POLAR DISCOVERY

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

POLAR DISCOVERY — Tanker

Built in 2003, with a gross tonnage of 85,387 GT, and a dead weight of 141,740 tonnes, POLAR DISCOVERY is a tanker registered under the United States of America flag. The vessel is owned by POLAR TANKERS - HOUSTON TX, United States (USA), built by NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING.

POLAR DISCOVERY route and voyage history

POLAR DISCOVERY is currently on a voyage from CHERRY POINT to ANACORTES ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-04T21:04:00Z. The live route and current course of POLAR DISCOVERY 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

POLAR DISCOVERY is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as POLAR DISCOVERY can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is POLAR DISCOVERY right now?+
POLAR DISCOVERY is currently at anchor in the North Pacific Ocean, within the US West Coast shipping lane. It is sailing from CHERRY POINT to ANACORTES ANCH with an ETA of 4 Sep 2026, 21:04 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 POLAR DISCOVERY?+
POLAR DISCOVERY broadcasts MMSI 369272000 and is registered as IMO 9206114, with call sign WACW. 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 POLAR DISCOVERY?+
POLAR DISCOVERY is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the US flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker and full US flag list at /flag/us.
How can I see the live position of POLAR DISCOVERY?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from POLAR DISCOVERY 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 POLAR DISCOVERY'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 POLAR DISCOVERY?+
POLAR DISCOVERY is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, POLAR DISCOVERY sits in the same design class as the other tankers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tanker directory at /vessel-type/tanker. POLAR DISCOVERY has a gross tonnage of 85,387 GT.

POLAR DISCOVERY — Key Facts

MMSI
369272000
IMO number
9206114
Call sign
WACW
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
US
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
280.0°
Heading
10°
Last known position
48.5132°, -122.5695°
Destination
ANACORTES ANCH
ETA
2026-09-04T21:04:00Z
Departure port
CHERRY POINT
Actual time of departure
2026-09-04T18:33:00Z
Current draught
8.5 m
Maximum static draught
17.5 m
Year built
2003-01-01
Gross tonnage
85387
Dead weight
141740 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T20:30:50Z