DEFENDER
IMO 8989941MMSI 368138460Call sign WDL5162
6.4 km N of Lynnhaven Roads, United States
36.9710° N, 76.0774° W
36.9710° N, 76.0774° W
Voyage
- Destination
- CONNECTICUT
- Speed
- 8.5 kn
- Course
- 99°
- Heading
- 97°
- Status
- Underway (engine)
- Position
- 36.9710° N, 76.0774° W
- Last report
- 6 Oct 2026, 12:52 UTC
- Nearest port
- Lynnhaven Roads6.4 km N of the port
Particulars
- IMO
- 8989941
- MMSI
- 368138460
- Call sign
- WDL5162
- Flag
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Type
- TugAIS type 52
- Length
- 24 m
- Beam
- 8 m
- Draught
- 3.5 m
Not broadcast: ETA.
About DEFENDER
DEFENDER (IMO 8989941, MMSI 368138460) is a tug registered in the United States. It is 24 m long and 8 m wide. Its most recent AIS position, received on 6 Oct 2026 at 12:52 UTC, placed it 6.4 km N of Lynnhaven Roads, United States. It was moving at 8.5 knots on a course of 99°. The crew reported CONNECTICUT as the destination.
Frequently asked questions
Where is DEFENDER now?
DEFENDER was last reported 6.4 km N of Lynnhaven Roads, United States on 6 Oct 2026 at 12:52 UTC. It was moving at 8.5 knots on a course of 99°.
What type of ship is DEFENDER?
DEFENDER is a tug. It is 24 m long and 8 m wide.
What is the IMO and MMSI number of DEFENDER?
The MMSI of DEFENDER is 368138460. Its IMO number is 8989941. Its call sign is WDL5162.
What flag does DEFENDER fly?
DEFENDER sails under the flag of the United States (US).
Where is DEFENDER going?
DEFENDER reported its destination as CONNECTICUT.
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