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ISLAND VENTURECargo · IMO 9721786

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ISLAND VENTURE is currently moored in the Gulf of Mexico, at 29.1133° N, 90.2067° W. It is sailing from FOURCHON to FOURCHON with an ETA of 26 Aug 2026, 17:42 UTC. AIS position received 9 Sep 2026, 09:45 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
189.0°
/ 75°
Course / Heading
7 m
Static Draught
6.9 m
Current Draught

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ATD
23:31 UTCAug 22, 2026
ETA
17:42 UTCAug 26, 2026
ISLAND VENTURE

ISLAND VENTURE

Identity

Cargo
Type
Vanuatu flagVU
Flag
9721786
IMO Number
577358000
MMSI
YJWD3
Call Sign

Specifications

160 m × 30 m
Length × Breadth
2017-01-01
Year Built
14,160 t
Deadweight
20,472 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
ULSTEIN VERFT - ULSTEINVIK, NORWAY
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of FOURCHON
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About ISLAND VENTURE

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ISLAND VENTURE — Cargo

Built in 2017, with a gross tonnage of 20,472 GT, and a dead weight of 14,160 tonnes, ISLAND VENTURE is a cargo registered under the Vanuatu flag. The vessel is owned by EDISON CHOUEST OFFSHORE - CUT OFF LA, United States (USA), built by ULSTEIN VERFT - ULSTEINVIK, NORWAY.

ISLAND VENTURE route and voyage history

ISLAND VENTURE is currently on a voyage from FOURCHON to FOURCHON with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-26T17:42:00Z. The live route and current course of ISLAND VENTURE 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

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

  • MMSI: 577358000
  • IMO: 9721786
  • Call sign: YJWD3
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Vanuatu

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ISLAND VENTURE right now?+
ISLAND VENTURE is currently moored in the Gulf of Mexico. It is sailing from FOURCHON to FOURCHON with an ETA of 26 Aug 2026, 17:42 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 ISLAND VENTURE?+
ISLAND VENTURE broadcasts MMSI 577358000 and is registered as IMO 9721786, with call sign YJWD3. 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 ISLAND VENTURE?+
ISLAND VENTURE is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the VU 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 VU flag list at /flag/vu.
How can I see the live position of ISLAND VENTURE?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ISLAND VENTURE 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 ISLAND VENTURE'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 ISLAND VENTURE?+
ISLAND VENTURE is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, ISLAND VENTURE 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. ISLAND VENTURE has a gross tonnage of 20,472 GT.

ISLAND VENTURE — Key Facts

MMSI
577358000
IMO number
9721786
Call sign
YJWD3
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
VU
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
189.0°
Heading
75°
Last known position
29.1133°, -90.2067°
Destination
FOURCHON
ETA
2026-08-26T17:42:00Z
Departure port
FOURCHON
Actual time of departure
2026-08-22T23:31:00Z
Current draught
6.9 m
Maximum static draught
7 m
Year built
2017-01-01
Gross tonnage
20472
Dead weight
14160 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-09T09:45:00Z