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Towing Vessel
LIGHTNING
MMSI 367544970 · Call sign WDG5277
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Towing Vessel
Flag
USALength
118 m
Beam
17 m
Draft
3.1 m
Call sign
WDG5277
Official No.
1242641
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
86
LIGHTNING, an American work boat, measures 118 metres on deck. She has a 17-metre beam and a draft measuring 3.1 metres. On AIS she appears as MMSI 367544970, call sign WDG5277. LIGHTNING belongs on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network, a free safety net shared by boats the world over.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 07:11 UTC
Position
29.7776° N, 95.1019° W
Status
Moored
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
237°
Destination
OLD RIVER
ETA
06-03 02:18 UTC
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About LIGHTNING
What kind of vessel is LIGHTNING?
LIGHTNING is a Towing Vessel flagged to United States of America.
Where was LIGHTNING last seen?
LIGHTNING was last reported in the Gulf of Mexico in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is LIGHTNING's MMSI?
LIGHTNING's MMSI is 367544970. Call sign WDG5277.
How big is LIGHTNING?
LIGHTNING is about 118 m long, 17 m on the beam, drawing 3.1 m.
Is LIGHTNING on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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