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CHARLES DREW — Military Ops · IMO 9508287

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World map showing the last known position of CHARLES DREW at 13° 26.754' N, 144° 37.847' E
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Current PositionNo recent signal

CHARLES DREW has not broadcast an AIS position for 11 days. Its most recent report placed it in the North Pacific Ocean, at 13.4459° N, 144.6308° E, on 28 Aug 2026, 06:18 UTC. It was sailing from ISHIKAWA to SASEBO.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.3 kn
Speed
261.0°
/ 164°
Course / Heading
---
Static Draught
0.1 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
08:32 UTCAug 22, 2026
Japan flag
SASEBOJPSSB
ETA
05:43 UTCAug 28, 2026
CHARLES DREW

CHARLES DREW

Identity

Military Ops
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
9508287
IMO Number
369970428
MMSI
NDRE
Call Sign

Specifications

N/A
Length × Breadth
2010-01-01
Year Built
19,637 t
Deadweight
43,758 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
NASSCO - SAN DIEGO CA, U.S.A.
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of ISHIKAWA
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Destination Port
Port of SASEBO
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About CHARLES DREW

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

CHARLES DREW — Military Ops

Built in 2010, with a gross tonnage of 43,758 GT, and a dead weight of 19,637 tonnes, CHARLES DREW is a military ops registered under the United States of America flag. The vessel is built by NASSCO - SAN DIEGO CA, U.S.A..

CHARLES DREW route and voyage history

CHARLES DREW is currently on a voyage from ISHIKAWA to SASEBO with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-28T05:43:00Z. The live route and current course of CHARLES DREW 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 CHARLES DREW can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full military ops fleet at /vessel-type/military-special.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is CHARLES DREW right now?+
CHARLES DREW has not broadcast an AIS position for 11 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the North Pacific Ocean, on 28 Aug 2026, 06:18 UTC. It was sailing from ISHIKAWA to SASEBO. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.
What are the identifiers for CHARLES DREW?+
CHARLES DREW broadcasts MMSI 369970428 and is registered as IMO 9508287, with call sign NDRE. 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 CHARLES DREW?+
CHARLES DREW is classified as a military ops vessel registered under the US flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full military ops fleet at /vessel-type/military-special and full US flag list at /flag/us.
How can I see the live position of CHARLES DREW?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from CHARLES DREW 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 CHARLES DREW'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 CHARLES DREW?+
As a military ops, CHARLES DREW sits in the same design class as the other military opss listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full military ops directory at /vessel-type/military-special. CHARLES DREW has a gross tonnage of 43,758 GT.

CHARLES DREW — Key Facts

MMSI
369970428
IMO number
9508287
Call sign
NDRE
Vessel type
Military Ops
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.3 knots
Course over ground
261.0°
Heading
164°
Last known position
13.4459°, 144.6308°
Destination
SASEBO
ETA
2026-08-28T05:43:00Z
Departure port
ISHIKAWA
Actual time of departure
2026-08-22T08:32:00Z
Current draught
0.1 m
Year built
2010-01-01
Gross tonnage
43758
Dead weight
19637 t
AIS last updated
2026-08-28T06:18:00Z