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THOMAS JEFFERSON — Tug · IMO 8892033

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THOMAS JEFFERSON is currently moored in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 36.8535° N, 76.2987° W. It is sailing from NORFOLK to NORFOLK with an ETA of 30 Oct 2026, 10:19 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 01:12 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
194.0°
/ 211°
Course / Heading
4.7 m
Static Draught
4.7 m
Current Draught

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ATD
18:17 UTCOct 22, 2026
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ETA
10:19 UTCOct 30, 2026
THOMAS JEFFERSON

THOMAS JEFFERSON

Identity

Tug
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
8892033
IMO Number
369958000
MMSI
WTEA
Call Sign

Specifications

N/A
Length × Breadth
1991-01-01
Year Built
857 t
Deadweight
1,767 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
VT HALTER MARINE PASCAGOULA - PASCAGOULA MS, U.S.A.
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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About THOMAS JEFFERSON

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

THOMAS JEFFERSON — Tug

Built in 1991, with a gross tonnage of 1,767 GT, and a dead weight of 857 tonnes, THOMAS JEFFERSON is a tug registered under the United States of America flag. The vessel is owned by NOAA - SEATTLE WA, United States (USA), built by VT HALTER MARINE PASCAGOULA - PASCAGOULA MS, U.S.A..

THOMAS JEFFERSON route and voyage history

THOMAS JEFFERSON is currently on a voyage from NORFOLK to NORFOLK with an estimated arrival on 2026-10-30T10:19:00Z. The live route and current course of THOMAS JEFFERSON 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is THOMAS JEFFERSON right now?

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THOMAS JEFFERSON 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 30 Oct 2026, 10:19 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 THOMAS JEFFERSON?

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THOMAS JEFFERSON broadcasts MMSI 369958000 and is registered as IMO 8892033, with call sign WTEA. 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 THOMAS JEFFERSON?

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

How can I see the live position of THOMAS JEFFERSON?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from THOMAS JEFFERSON 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 THOMAS JEFFERSON's position updated?

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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 THOMAS JEFFERSON?

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THOMAS JEFFERSON is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, THOMAS JEFFERSON sits in the same design class as the other tugs listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tug directory at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel. THOMAS JEFFERSON has a gross tonnage of 1,767 GT.

THOMAS JEFFERSON — Key Facts

MMSI
369958000
IMO number
8892033
Call sign
WTEA
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
194.0°
Heading
211°
Last known position
36.8535°, -76.2987°
Destination
NORFOLK
ETA
2026-10-30T10:19:00Z
Departure port
NORFOLK
Actual time of departure
2026-10-22T18:17:00Z
Current draught
4.7 m
Maximum static draught
4.7 m
Year built
1991-01-01
Gross tonnage
1767
Dead weight
857 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T01:12:00Z