AMERICAN EMERALD (IMO 8842296)
AMERICAN EMERALD is a Tug built in 1973 and flying the United States of America flag, placing it in its 53rd year of service. The vessel reports a gross tonnage of 123. Given its classification as a tug, it is designed for specialized maneuvering and towing operations. The vessel is currently classed by Other, which is not an IACS member. It has been observed operating in the North America West Coast region. The vessel has a history of one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 26 May 2026.
- Type: Tug
- Flag: United States of America
- Year built: 1973
- MMSI: 367055690
- Call sign: WDC6392
- Gross tonnage: 123
- Deadweight: 0 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 1 since 2026
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 26/05/2026
- Registered owner: AMERICAN WORKBOATS INC (USA)
- Ship manager: AMERICAN MARINE CORP (USA)
- Last AIS position: 21°17.8′N · 157°57.1′W · Speed 9.4 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 16:35 UTC
- Destination: Pearl Harbor (US PEA)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of AMERICAN EMERALD?
AMERICAN EMERALD is classified as a Tug. It was built in 1973 and is currently in its 53rd year of service.
What is the gross tonnage of AMERICAN EMERALD?
The vessel has a reported gross tonnage of 123. There is no deadweight tonnage recorded for this unit.
Where has AMERICAN EMERALD been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the North America West Coast region. This is the primary geographic area listed in its recent operational data.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 26 May 2026. All-time records show 1 inspection since 2026 and no detentions.
What is the flag history of AMERICAN EMERALD?
The vessel currently flies the United States of America flag. Its records indicate it has operated under one former flag state previously.
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