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Tug
JAMES J. VERSLUIS
MMSI 367073840 · Call sign WDD9506
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Tug
Flag
USALength
23.8 m
Beam
6.7 m
Draft
3.1 m
Call sign
WDD9506
Official No.
274924
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
87
JAMES J. VERSLUIS is an American 23.8-metre working tug. JAMES J. VERSLUIS has a 6.7 m beam and a 3.1-metre draft. She's listed under MMSI 367073840, call sign WDD9506. Add JAMES J. VERSLUIS to the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free to join, and the fleet keeps an eye out for each other.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 19:29 UTC
Position
41.8931° N, 87.6081° W
Status
Moored
Speed
0.1 kn
Course
201°
Destination
CHICAGO
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About JAMES J. VERSLUIS
What kind of vessel is JAMES J. VERSLUIS?
JAMES J. VERSLUIS is a Tug flagged to United States of America.
Where was JAMES J. VERSLUIS last seen?
JAMES J. VERSLUIS was last reported in Lake Michigan in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is JAMES J. VERSLUIS's MMSI?
JAMES J. VERSLUIS's MMSI is 367073840. Call sign WDD9506.
How big is JAMES J. VERSLUIS?
JAMES J. VERSLUIS is about 23.8 m long, 6.7 m on the beam, drawing 3.1 m.
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