What kind of ship is CHARLES DREW?

CHARLES DREW is a naval vessel sailing under the flag of United States, built in 2010. The vessel is 210 m long and has a gross tonnage of 43,758.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for CHARLES DREW?

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

CHARLES DREW

Naval vessel · United States · built 2010 · AIS Class A

IMO9508287MMSI369970428Call signNDRELast AIS position Sep 23, 2026, 18:57 UTC

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In short

CHARLES DREW (Naval vessel, United States flag) was last seen on AIS on Sep 23, 2026, 18:57 UTC, under way at 12.8 kn, near Port Dickson (Strait of Malacca). Voydar has no more recent AIS position for this ship. Its current location cannot be established from this report.

Vessel type: Naval vessel
Flag: United States
Year built: 2010
Gross tonnage: 43,758
Size (length × beam): 210 m
Registered owner: —

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Last reported position

received Sep 23, 2026, 18:57 UTC

Position: 2.4841° N, 101.6109° E
Area: Strait of Malacca
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Under way using engine
Speed: 12.8 kn
Course: 306°
Heading: 306°

2.4841° N, 101.6109° E

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Identity & particulars

Name: CHARLES DREW
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9508287
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 369970428
Call signWhat is a call sign?: NDRE
Flag: United States
Vessel type: Naval vessel
AIS ship type: Military ops
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 43,758
Length overall: 210 m
Beam: —
Year built: 2010

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Operator: United States Navy
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

About CHARLES DREW

USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE-10) is a Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship of the United States Navy, named in honor of Dr. Charles R. Drew (1904–1950), who developed improved techniques for blood storage, and applied his expert knowledge in developing large-scale blood banks early in World War II, saving thousands of Allied lives. The contract to build Charles Drew was awarded to National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) of San Diego, California, on 31 January 2008. Her keel was laid down on 17 March 2009. Charles Drew was christened and launched on 27 February 2010, sponsored by Mrs. Bebe Drew Price, the eldest daughter of Dr. Drew. The principal address at the ceremony was given by Vice Admiral Regina Benjamin, the Surgeon General of the United States.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is CHARLES DREW now?: CHARLES DREW (Naval vessel, United States flag) was last seen on AIS on Sep 23, 2026, 18:57 UTC, under way at 12.8 kn, near Port Dickson (Strait of Malacca). Voydar has no more recent AIS position for this ship. Its current location cannot be established from this report.
What kind of ship is CHARLES DREW?: CHARLES DREW is a naval vessel sailing under the flag of United States, built in 2010. The vessel is 210 m long and has a gross tonnage of 43,758.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for CHARLES DREW?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for CHARLES DREW from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels, the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register and the French national asset-freeze register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for CHARLES DREW. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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