ROBERT BURTON (IMO 8644369)
ROBERT BURTON is a Tug built in 1981 and flying the United States of America flag, placing it in its 45th year of service. The vessel reports a gross tonnage of 127 and has no recorded deadweight tonnage. This vessel is configured for specialized towing and harbor assistance operations. The vessel is not classed by an IACS member society. It has been observed operating in the North America East Coast region. The vessel has been registered under two former names and has operated under one previous flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 22 September 2026.
- Type: Tug
- Flag: United States of America
- Year built: 1981
- MMSI: 366823940
- Call sign: WDC7911
- Gross tonnage: 127
- Deadweight: 0 t
- Length overall: 24 m
- Beam: 8 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 1 since 2026
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 22/09/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: NORFOLK TUG CO (USA)
- ISM manager: US WATERWAYS TRANSPORTATION (Norfolk VA USA)
- Last AIS position: 37°3.6′N · 076°35.7′W · Speed 3.0 kn · received 18 March 2011 at 20:19 UTC
- Destination: Norfolk (US ORF)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of ROBERT BURTON?
ROBERT BURTON is a Tug. It was built in 1981 and is currently in its 45th year of service.
What is the gross tonnage of ROBERT BURTON?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 127. There is no deadweight tonnage recorded for this specific unit.
Where has ROBERT BURTON been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the North America East Coast region. This is the primary geographic area noted in its recent movement data.
How many previous names has the vessel had?
The vessel has been registered under 2 former names. It has also operated under 1 previous flag state during its service history.
What is the PSC inspection history for ROBERT BURTON?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 22 September 2026. All-time records show 1 inspection since 2026 and no detentions.
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