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Tug
THE CHIEF
MMSI 367047080 · Call sign WDC5829
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Tug
Flag
USALength
126 m
Beam
27 m
Draft
3.8 m
Call sign
WDC5829
Official No.
514987
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
40
THE CHIEF, a working tug sailing under the American flag, measures 126 metres on deck. She carries a 27-metre beam and a 3.8-metre draft. She's on record as MMSI 367047080, call sign WDC5829. Put THE CHIEF on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free to claim, with a whole fleet watching out for her.
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Last known position · Jun 3, 2026
Position
45.5501° N, 122.2420° W
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About THE CHIEF
What kind of vessel is THE CHIEF?
THE CHIEF is a Tug flagged to United States of America.
Where was THE CHIEF last seen?
THE CHIEF was last reported in around 46°N 122°W in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is THE CHIEF's MMSI?
THE CHIEF's MMSI is 367047080. Call sign WDC5829.
How big is THE CHIEF?
THE CHIEF is about 126 m long, 27 m on the beam, drawing 3.8 m.
Is THE CHIEF on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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