OCEAN TOWER (IMO 7717676)
OCEAN TOWER is a tug built in 1978 and flying the flag of the United States; it is in its 48th year of service. The vessel has a gross tonnage of 393 and a length overall of 36 metres. OCEAN TOWER has been classed since 23 August 2023 by the American Bureau of Shipping, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 18 May 2022. The vessel has been observed most often in Central America and the Gulf of Mexico; the east coast of North America; and the west coast of North America (latest area report: July 2026). It has previously sailed under one other name and one other flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 11 October 2023.
- Type: Tug
- Flag: United States of America
- Year built: 1978
- MMSI: 367356580
- Call sign: WDE4689
- Gross tonnage: 393
- Deadweight: 0 t
- Length overall: 36 m
- Beam: 11 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 2 since 2023
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 11/10/2023
- Registered owner: TUG OCEAN TOWER INC (USA)
- Ship manager: DANN OCEAN TOWING INC (USA)
- Last AIS position: 22°55.1′N · 110°11.9′W · Speed 2.6 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 09:49 UTC
- Destination: XX XXX>?? ??? · ETA 14 October 2026 at 16:06 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is OCEAN TOWER?
OCEAN TOWER is a tug built in 1978. It is in its 48th year of service.
What flag does OCEAN TOWER fly?
OCEAN TOWER flies the flag of the United States. Earlier it sailed under one other flag.
Who classes OCEAN TOWER?
OCEAN TOWER has been classed since 23 August 2023 by the American Bureau of Shipping, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 18 May 2022.
How many port state control inspections has OCEAN TOWER had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with 1 deficiency recorded. The most recent inspection was on 11 October 2023. All-time records show 2 inspections since 2023 and no detentions.
Where does OCEAN TOWER trade?
The vessel has been observed most often in Central America and the Gulf of Mexico; the east coast of North America; and the west coast of North America (latest area report: July 2026). It has previously sailed under one other name and one other flag.
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