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Tug
DIRK S. VANENKEVORT
MMSI 338866000 · Call sign WDH8351
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Tug
Flag
USALength
262 m
Beam
24 m
Draft
7.4 m
Call sign
WDH8351
IMO
5175745
Official No.
1034214
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
78
DIRK S. VANENKEVORT, an American tug, measures 262 metres on deck. Her hull carries 24 metres in the beam and a draft measuring 7.4 metres. Look for MMSI 338866000, call sign WDH8351, IMO 5175745. DIRK S. VANENKEVORT is welcome on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — a free, community-run watch where boats look out for one another.
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Last known position · Jun 3, 2026
Position
46.1706° N, 83.7218° W
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About DIRK S. VANENKEVORT
What kind of vessel is DIRK S. VANENKEVORT?
DIRK S. VANENKEVORT is a Tug flagged to United States of America.
Where was DIRK S. VANENKEVORT last seen?
DIRK S. VANENKEVORT was last reported in Lake Huron in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is DIRK S. VANENKEVORT's MMSI?
DIRK S. VANENKEVORT's MMSI is 338866000. Call sign WDH8351. IMO 5175745.
How big is DIRK S. VANENKEVORT?
DIRK S. VANENKEVORT is about 262 m long, 24 m on the beam, drawing 7.4 m.
Is DIRK S. VANENKEVORT on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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