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Tug
GERALD SMITH
MMSI 368236580 · Call sign WDM7712
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Tug
Flag
USALength
18 m
Beam
7 m
Draft
2.6 m
Call sign
WDM7712
Official No.
608212
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
60
An American harbour tug, GERALD SMITH measures 18 metres. Her hull carries a 7-metre beam and a draft of 2.6 m. On AIS she shows as MMSI 368236580, call sign WDM7712. Add GERALD SMITH to the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free to join, and the fleet keeps an eye out for each other.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 07:14 UTC
Position
39.0041° N, 90.6896° W
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
249°
Destination
BATON ROUGE
ETA
10-17 18:00 UTC
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About GERALD SMITH
What kind of vessel is GERALD SMITH?
GERALD SMITH is a Tug flagged to United States of America.
Where was GERALD SMITH last seen?
GERALD SMITH was last reported in around 39°N 91°W in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is GERALD SMITH's MMSI?
GERALD SMITH's MMSI is 368236580. Call sign WDM7712.
How big is GERALD SMITH?
GERALD SMITH is about 18 m long, 7 m on the beam, drawing 2.6 m.
Is GERALD SMITH on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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