Where is WESTERN FLYER now?

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What kind of ship is WESTERN FLYER?

WESTERN FLYER is a dredger sailing under the flag of United States, built in 1996. The vessel is 34 m long with a beam of 16 m and has a gross tonnage of 498.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for WESTERN FLYER?

Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for WESTERN FLYER from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels and the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for WESTERN FLYER. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

WESTERN FLYER

Dredger · United States · built 1996

IMO8990902MMSI367766000No AIS position on record

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WESTERN FLYER (Dredger, United States flag) has no AIS position on record with Voydar.

Vessel type: Dredger
Flag: United States
Year built: 1996
Gross tonnage: 498
Size (length × beam): 34 m × 16 m
Registered owner: —

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Identity & particulars

Name: WESTERN FLYER
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 8990902
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 367766000
Call signWhat is a call sign?: —
Flag: United States
Vessel type: Dredger
AIS ship type: Dredging or underwater ops
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 498
Length overall: 34 m
Beam: 16 m
Year built: 1996

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Operator: Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

About WESTERN FLYER

RV Western Flyer is a twin hulled SWATH research vessel operated by the Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO). In November 2022, the R/V Western Flyer was acquired by the Florida Institute of Oceanography and its Host Institution, the University of South Florida. The custom-designed ship was granted to FIO by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) for use as a sailing classroom and platform for FIO’s new ROV and peer mentoring program, providing new opportunities for students who dream of a career in Ocean STEAM. Its relatively stable SWATH design permits expanded operational capability in rough sea states. It is the platform of operations for the ROV Taurus. The vessel carries 10 crew and 16 science party/ROV operators, for a total complement of 26.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is WESTERN FLYER now?: Voydar has no displayable AIS position for WESTERN FLYER in this profile. A coverage gap does not establish whether the ship is transmitting or where it is now.
What kind of ship is WESTERN FLYER?: WESTERN FLYER is a dredger sailing under the flag of United States, built in 1996. The vessel is 34 m long with a beam of 16 m and has a gross tonnage of 498.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for WESTERN FLYER?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for WESTERN FLYER from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels and the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for WESTERN FLYER. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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