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Towing Vessel
BILLIE RUTH
MMSI 368131290 · Call sign WDL4425
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Towing Vessel
Flag
USALength
130 m
Beam
17 m
Draft
2.8 m
Call sign
WDL4425
IMO
1300846
Official No.
1300846
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
48
On the American registry, BILLIE RUTH is a 130-metre workboat. She's built with a 17-metre beam and a 2.8 m draft. Her papers read MMSI 368131290, call sign WDL4425, IMO 1300846. The Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network welcomes BILLIE RUTH — free to join, cruiser-run, and always on watch.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 18:35 UTC
Position
41.7026° N, 87.5460° W
Status
Pushing ahead
Speed
3.8 kn
Course
212°
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About BILLIE RUTH
What kind of vessel is BILLIE RUTH?
BILLIE RUTH is a Towing Vessel flagged to United States of America.
Where was BILLIE RUTH last seen?
BILLIE RUTH was last reported in Lake Michigan in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is BILLIE RUTH's MMSI?
BILLIE RUTH's MMSI is 368131290. Call sign WDL4425. IMO 1300846.
How big is BILLIE RUTH?
BILLIE RUTH is about 130 m long, 17 m on the beam, drawing 2.8 m.
Is BILLIE RUTH on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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