RACHEL (IMO 7600378)
RACHEL is a tug built in 1976 and flying the flag of the United States; it is in its 50th year of service. The vessel has a gross tonnage of 344. RACHEL has been classed since 1 September 1976 by the American Bureau of Shipping, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 23 July 2026. The vessel has been observed most often in Central America and the Gulf of Mexico; the west coast of North America; and Australian and New Zealand waters (latest area report: June 2026). It has previously sailed under one other name and one other flag. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 7 inspections are on file since 2014, the most recent on 14 March 2023.
- Type: Tug
- Flag: United States of America
- Year built: 1976
- MMSI: 367488370
- Call sign: WDF7809
- Gross tonnage: 344
- Deadweight: 0 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 7 since 2014
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 14/03/2023
- Registered owner: MINORCA TUG LLC (USA)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: TRADEWINDS TOWING LLC (USA)
- Last AIS position: 20°32.5′N · 176°1.1′E · Speed 7.7 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 14:02 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is RACHEL?
RACHEL is a tug built in 1976. It is in its 50th year of service.
What flag does RACHEL fly?
RACHEL flies the flag of the United States. Earlier it sailed under one other flag.
Who classes RACHEL?
RACHEL has been classed since 1 September 1976 by the American Bureau of Shipping, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 23 July 2026.
How many port state control inspections has RACHEL had?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 7 inspections are on file since 2014, the most recent on 14 March 2023.
Where does RACHEL trade?
The vessel has been observed most often in Central America and the Gulf of Mexico; the west coast of North America; and Australian and New Zealand waters (latest area report: June 2026). It has previously sailed under one other name and one other flag.
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