Where is Independence now?

Independence (Tug, United States flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 3, 2026, 01:46 UTC, not moving, near Boston (North Atlantic Ocean). The crew-entered destination was BOSTON (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 3, 2026, 01:40 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is Independence?

Independence is a tug sailing under the flag of United States, built in 2009. The vessel is 39 m long with a beam of 13 m and has a gross tonnage of 740.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Independence?

Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Independence 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 Independence. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

Independence

Tug · United States · built 2009 · AIS Class A

IMO9568407MMSI367513030Call signWDG2186Last AIS position Oct 3, 2026, 01:46 UTC

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In short

Independence (Tug, United States flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 3, 2026, 01:46 UTC, not moving, near Boston (North Atlantic Ocean). Its crew-entered AIS destination is BOSTON; its reported draught is 6.1 m (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 3, 2026, 01:40 UTC).

Vessel type: Tug
Flag: United States
Year built: 2009
Gross tonnage: 740
Size (length × beam): 39 m × 13 m
Registered owner: —

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Last reported position

received Oct 3, 2026, 01:46 UTC

Position: 42.3796° N, 71.0428° W
Area: North Atlantic Ocean
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Under way using engine
Speed: 0 kn
Course: 84°
Heading: 83°

42.3796° N, 71.0428° W

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Voydar detected no port call in the last 30 days.

Port calls are detected by Voydar from AIS (at least 30 minutes slow inside a harbour area); see Port calls below.

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Identity & particulars

Name: Independence
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9568407
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 367513030
Call signWhat is a call sign?: WDG2186
Flag: United States
Vessel type: Tug
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 740
Deadweight (DWT): Source: Wikidata, record Q117103781. Added to Voydar on September 23, 2026. Licence: CC0 1.0.495 t
Length overall: 39 m
Beam: 13 m
Year built: 2009

A tag next to a value names the register that supplied it (hover or tap it for the record and date). Values without a tag come from the ship's own AIS broadcasts or from Wikidata. Position and identity are derived live from AIS.

Ownership & management

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No owner, operator or manager is recorded for this vessel yet.

Timeline

Dated events for this ship from every source Voydar holds, newest first. Each line names its source; derived items say how they were derived.

Date	Event	Source
Feb 13, 2012	Reported departure from GLOUCESTER HARBOR, MAAuthority-reported	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Feb 13, 2012	Reported departure from GLOUCESTER HARBOR, MAAuthority-reported	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Feb 13, 2012	Reported arrival at GLOUCESTER HARBOR, MAAuthority-reported	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances

Owner, operator and manager changes found by comparing yearly EU MRV reports are dated to the reporting year ("during 2025"), not to a day. Port calls here are the most recent only; the full lists are further down.

Port calls

Two kinds of evidence, kept apart: calls Voydar detected from the ship's AIS positions, and arrivals and departures published by port authorities and customs records.

Reported by authorities Authority-reported

Port	Record	Date (UTC)	Berth	Source
GLOUCESTER HARBOR, MA	Departure	Feb 13, 2012(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
GLOUCESTER HARBOR, MA	Departure	Feb 13, 2012(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
GLOUCESTER HARBOR, MA	Arrival	Feb 13, 2012(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
GLOUCESTER HARBOR, MA	Arrival	Feb 13, 2012(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
GLOUCESTER HARBOR, MA	Departure	Feb 12, 2012(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
GLOUCESTER HARBOR, MA	Arrival	Feb 12, 2012(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
GLOUCESTER HARBOR, MA	Departure	Feb 11, 2012(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
GLOUCESTER HARBOR, MA	Arrival	Feb 11, 2012(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
GLOUCESTER HARBOR, MA	Arrival	Feb 11, 2012(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
GLOUCESTER HARBOR, MA	Departure	Feb 10, 2012(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
GLOUCESTER HARBOR, MA	Departure	Feb 10, 2012(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
GLOUCESTER HARBOR, MA	Departure	Feb 10, 2012(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances

Records published by the authority named on each row. Earliest record for this ship: February 6, 2012.

Source: US Army Corps of Engineers, Waterborne Commerce Statistics Center (US CBP entrance/clearance records). Licence: US Government work — public domain.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Independence now?: Independence (Tug, United States flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 3, 2026, 01:46 UTC, not moving, near Boston (North Atlantic Ocean). The crew-entered destination was BOSTON (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 3, 2026, 01:40 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is Independence?: Independence is a tug sailing under the flag of United States, built in 2009. The vessel is 39 m long with a beam of 13 m and has a gross tonnage of 740.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Independence?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Independence 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 Independence. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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