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Tug
VANGUARD
MMSI 366760680 · Call sign WDF2026
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Tug
Flag
USALength
43 m
Beam
15 m
Draft
6.8 m
Call sign
WDF2026
IMO
9178379
Official No.
1074361
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
88
VANGUARD is a harbour tug flagged in the United States, 43 metres LOA. Her hull carries a 15-metre beam and a draft of 6.8 m. On AIS she appears as MMSI 366760680, call sign WDF2026, IMO 9178379. Put VANGUARD on the free Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network and keep the working fleet looking out for each other.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 05:32 UTC
Position
32.1513° N, 81.1475° W
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
213°
Destination
SAVANNAH
ETA
04-24 17:00 UTC
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About VANGUARD
What kind of vessel is VANGUARD?
VANGUARD is a Tug flagged to United States of America.
Where was VANGUARD last seen?
VANGUARD was last reported in around 32°N 81°W in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is VANGUARD's MMSI?
VANGUARD's MMSI is 366760680. Call sign WDF2026. IMO 9178379.
How big is VANGUARD?
VANGUARD is about 43 m long, 15 m on the beam, drawing 6.8 m.
Is VANGUARD on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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