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Tug
FRANKLIN
MMSI 368034730 · Call sign WDK2354
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Tug
Flag
USALength
114 m
Beam
34 m
Draft
2.9 m
Call sign
WDK2354
IMO
121044700
Official No.
1210447
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
86
FRANKLIN, an American working tug, measures 114 metres on deck. She carries a 34-metre beam and a 2.9-metre draft. She's on record as MMSI 368034730, call sign WDK2354. FRANKLIN is invited to the free Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network, where cruisers keep each other safe.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 09:28 UTC
Position
29.9807° N, 93.8785° W
Status
Moored
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
219°
Destination
US^0QV4>0SJ7
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About FRANKLIN
What kind of vessel is FRANKLIN?
FRANKLIN is a Tug flagged to United States of America.
Where was FRANKLIN last seen?
FRANKLIN was last reported in the Gulf of Mexico in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is FRANKLIN's MMSI?
FRANKLIN's MMSI is 368034730. Call sign WDK2354. IMO 121044700.
How big is FRANKLIN?
FRANKLIN is about 114 m long, 34 m on the beam, drawing 2.9 m.
Is FRANKLIN on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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