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MAGDALEN — Dredger · IMO 9652210

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MAGDALEN is currently under way in the Gulf of Mexico, at 29.5333° N, 94.8950° W, making 4.1 knots on a course of 323°. It is sailing from GALVESTON to HOUSTON ANCH with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 19:49 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 17:48 UTC.

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Restricted Manoeuvrability
Current Navigational Status
4.1 kn
Speed
323.0°
/ 156°
Course / Heading
7.8 m
Static Draught
7.8 m
Current Draught

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ATD
20:21 UTCAug 24, 2026
ETA
19:49 UTCSep 8, 2026
MAGDALEN

MAGDALEN

Identity

Dredger
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
9652210
IMO Number
369305000
MMSI
WDJ7547
Call Sign

Specifications

109 m × 24 m
Length × Breadth
2017-01-01
Year Built
7,989 t
Deadweight
7,581 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
BAE SYSTEMS SOUTHEAST ALABAMA - MOBILE AL, U.S.A.
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of GALVESTON
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Destination Port
Port of HOUSTON ANCH
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About MAGDALEN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MAGDALEN — Dredger

Built in 2017, with a gross tonnage of 7,581 GT, and a dead weight of 7,989 tonnes, MAGDALEN is a dredger registered under the United States of America flag. The vessel is owned by WEEKS MARINE - CRANFORD NJ, United States (USA), built by BAE SYSTEMS SOUTHEAST ALABAMA - MOBILE AL, U.S.A..

MAGDALEN route and voyage history

MAGDALEN is currently on a voyage from GALVESTON to HOUSTON ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T19:49:00Z. The live route and current course of MAGDALEN 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

MAGDALEN is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as MAGDALEN can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full dredger fleet at /vessel-type/military-special.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MAGDALEN right now?+
MAGDALEN is currently under way in the Gulf of Mexico. It is sailing from GALVESTON to HOUSTON ANCH with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 19:49 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 MAGDALEN?+
MAGDALEN broadcasts MMSI 369305000 and is registered as IMO 9652210, with call sign WDJ7547. 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 MAGDALEN?+
MAGDALEN is classified as a dredger vessel registered under the US flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full dredger fleet at /vessel-type/military-special and full US flag list at /flag/us.
How can I see the live position of MAGDALEN?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MAGDALEN 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 MAGDALEN'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 MAGDALEN?+
MAGDALEN is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a dredger, MAGDALEN sits in the same design class as the other dredgers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full dredger directory at /vessel-type/military-special. MAGDALEN has a gross tonnage of 7,581 GT.

MAGDALEN — Key Facts

MMSI
369305000
IMO number
9652210
Call sign
WDJ7547
Vessel type
Dredger
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Restricted Manoeuvrability
Current speed
4.1 knots
Course over ground
323.0°
Heading
156°
Last known position
29.5333°, -94.8950°
Destination
HOUSTON ANCH
ETA
2026-09-08T19:49:00Z
Departure port
GALVESTON
Actual time of departure
2026-08-24T20:21:00Z
Current draught
7.8 m
Maximum static draught
7.8 m
Year built
2017-01-01
Gross tonnage
7581
Dead weight
7989 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T17:48:34Z