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Towing Vessel
JOHN AUSTIN
MMSI 368219940 · Call sign WDM5861
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Towing Vessel
Flag
USALength
24.6 m
Beam
10.4 m
Draft
3.4 m
Call sign
WDM5861
Official No.
1279908
AIS reports
1
Registered in the United States, JOHN AUSTIN is a 24.6-metre work boat. Her hull carries a 10.4 m beam and a draft measuring 3.4 metres. Look for MMSI 368219940, call sign WDM5861. JOHN AUSTIN can be part of the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network at no cost — a community watch that never sleeps.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 11:11 UTC
Position
30.0592° N, 93.4811° W
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
4.2 kn
Course
92°
Destination
US^0YKC>0EYH
ETA
06-11 04:56 UTC
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About JOHN AUSTIN
What kind of vessel is JOHN AUSTIN?
JOHN AUSTIN is a Towing Vessel flagged to United States of America.
Where was JOHN AUSTIN last seen?
JOHN AUSTIN was last reported in the Gulf of Mexico on public AIS.
What is JOHN AUSTIN's MMSI?
JOHN AUSTIN's MMSI is 368219940. Call sign WDM5861.
How big is JOHN AUSTIN?
JOHN AUSTIN is about 24.6 m long, 10.4 m on the beam, drawing 3.4 m.
Is JOHN AUSTIN on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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