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Tug
ILLINOIS
MMSI 368228180 · Call sign WDM6775
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Tug
Flag
USALength
20 m
Beam
7 m
Draft
3.5 m
Call sign
WDM6775
IMO
1316833
Official No.
1316833
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
25
ILLINOIS flies the American flag — a 20-metre working tug. ILLINOIS has a beam measuring 7 metres and a 3.5-metre draft. On the registers she's MMSI 368228180, call sign WDM6775, IMO 1316833. ILLINOIS is welcome on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — a free, community-run watch where boats look out for one another.
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Last known position · Jun 3, 2026
Position
41.7248° N, 87.5400° W
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Distress Mesh
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Anchor Watch
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About ILLINOIS
What kind of vessel is ILLINOIS?
ILLINOIS is a Tug flagged to United States of America.
Where was ILLINOIS last seen?
ILLINOIS was last reported in Lake Michigan in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is ILLINOIS's MMSI?
ILLINOIS's MMSI is 368228180. Call sign WDM6775. IMO 1316833.
How big is ILLINOIS?
ILLINOIS is about 20 m long, 7 m on the beam, drawing 3.5 m.
Is ILLINOIS on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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