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Commercial Fishing Vessel
Little Ernie
MMSI 366924680 · Call sign WDP8605
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Commercial Fishing Vessel
Flag
USALength
24.1 m
Beam
7.3 m
Draft
3.6 m
Call sign
WDP8605
IMO
9243057
Official No.
1093432
AIS reports
2
Out of the United States, Little Ernie is a 24.1-metre fishing vessel. She carries a 7.3 m beam and a 3.6 m draft. On AIS she shows as MMSI 366924680, call sign WDP8605, IMO 9243057. Little Ernie can join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network free, for live AIS, weather, and a network of boats ready to help when it counts.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 22:37 UTC
Position
27.7711° N, 82.5246° W
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
7.3 kn
Course
181°
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About Little Ernie
What kind of vessel is Little Ernie?
Little Ernie is a Commercial Fishing Vessel flagged to United States of America.
Where was Little Ernie last seen?
Little Ernie was last reported in the Gulf of Mexico on public AIS.
What is Little Ernie's MMSI?
Little Ernie's MMSI is 366924680. Call sign WDP8605. IMO 9243057.
How big is Little Ernie?
Little Ernie is about 24.1 m long, 7.3 m on the beam, drawing 3.6 m.
Is Little Ernie on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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