Tug 🇺🇸United States

DEFENDER

IMO 8989941MMSI 368138460Call sign WDL5162

17 km NE of Greenport, United States

Last seen 1 Nov, 08:55 UTC

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41.2232° N, 72.2549° W

Speed5.0kn

Course68°

DestinationNEW LONDON

Voyage

Destination: NEW LONDON
Speed: 5.0 kn
Course: 68°
Heading: 69°
Position: 41.2232° N, 72.2549° W
Last report: 1 Nov 2026, 08:55 UTC1 Nov, 08:55 UTC
Nearest port: Greenport17 km NE 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 1 Nov 2026 at 08:55 UTC, placed it 17 km NE of Greenport, United States. It was moving at 5.0 knots on a course of 68°. The crew reported NEW LONDON as the destination.

Frequently asked questions

Where is DEFENDER now?

DEFENDER was last reported 17 km NE of Greenport, United States on 1 Nov 2026 at 08:55 UTC. It was moving at 5.0 knots on a course of 68°.

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 NEW LONDON.

Vessels nearby

Other ships reported close to DEFENDER in the last 24 hours.

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Other vessels named DEFENDER

Ship names are not unique — check the MMSI or IMO to be sure you have the right one.

DEFENDER 🇩🇰 Cargo → VLISSINGENMoored DEFENDER 🇺🇸 Fishing → SEATTLE PIER 90Moored DEFENDER 🇰🇲 Tug → AT SEAStopped DEFENDER 🇳🇱 Pleasure craft → CLASS B0.5 kn DEFENDER 🇲🇭 Cargo → BRPNG13.0 kn DEFENDER 🇺🇸 Fishing → CLASS BStopped DEFENDER 🇺🇸 Tug → VALERO- PORT ARTHURStopped DEFENDER 🇧🇪 High-speed craft → CLASS BStopped DEFENDER 🇺🇸 Sailing 1.5 kn DEFENDER 🇵🇹 Sailing → CLASS BStopped DEFENDER 🇸🇬 Tug → BAMOA-1EXPStopped DEFENDER 🇺🇸 Fishing → SEATTLEMoored

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