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LIGHTNING — Cargo · IMO 9690389

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World map showing the last known position of LIGHTNING at 29° 7.040' N, 90° 12.723' W
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Current PositionLast report

LIGHTNING was last reported moored in the Gulf of Mexico, at 29.1173° N, 90.2120° W, on 8 Sep 2026, 04:16 UTC. It was sailing from FOURCHON to FOURCHON with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 09:59 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
4.1 kn
Speed
149.0°
/ 149°
Course / Heading
4.6 m
Static Draught
4.6 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
08:26 UTCSep 5, 2026
ETA
09:59 UTCSep 7, 2026
LIGHTNING

LIGHTNING

Identity

Cargo
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
9690389
IMO Number
369533000
MMSI
WDI2266
Call Sign

Specifications

77 m × 18 m
Length × Breadth
2015-01-01
Year Built
4,427 t
Deadweight
3,641 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
BAE SYSTEMS SOUTHEAST FLORIDA - JACKSONVILLE FL, U.S.A.
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of FOURCHON
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About LIGHTNING

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

LIGHTNING — Cargo

Built in 2015, with a gross tonnage of 3,641 GT, and a dead weight of 4,427 tonnes, LIGHTNING is a cargo registered under the United States of America flag. The vessel is owned by JACKSON OFFSHORE OPERATORS - HARVEY LA, United States (USA), built by BAE SYSTEMS SOUTHEAST FLORIDA - JACKSONVILLE FL, U.S.A..

LIGHTNING route and voyage history

LIGHTNING is currently on a voyage from FOURCHON to FOURCHON with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-07T09:59:00Z. The live route and current course of LIGHTNING 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is LIGHTNING right now?+
LIGHTNING was last reported moored in the Gulf of Mexico, on 8 Sep 2026, 04:16 UTC. It was sailing from FOURCHON to FOURCHON with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 09:59 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 LIGHTNING?+
LIGHTNING broadcasts MMSI 369533000 and is registered as IMO 9690389, with call sign WDI2266. 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 LIGHTNING?+
LIGHTNING 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.
How can I see the live position of LIGHTNING?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from LIGHTNING 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 LIGHTNING'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 LIGHTNING?+
LIGHTNING is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, LIGHTNING 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. LIGHTNING has a gross tonnage of 3,641 GT.

LIGHTNING — Key Facts

MMSI
369533000
IMO number
9690389
Call sign
WDI2266
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
4.1 knots
Course over ground
149.0°
Heading
149°
Last known position
29.1173°, -90.2120°
Destination
FOURCHON
ETA
2026-09-07T09:59:00Z
Departure port
FOURCHON
Actual time of departure
2026-09-05T08:26:00Z
Current draught
4.6 m
Maximum static draught
4.6 m
Year built
2015-01-01
Gross tonnage
3641
Dead weight
4427 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T04:16:00Z