Where is WESTERN FLYER now?

WESTERN FLYER has not transmitted a live position recently. Its identity and particulars are kept on this page, and its position will appear here the moment it is detected on AIS again.

What kind of ship is WESTERN FLYER?

WESTERN FLYER is a dredging or underwater ops sailing under the flag of United States of America, built in 1996. The vessel is 34 m long with a beam of 16 m and has a gross tonnage of 498.

Who owns WESTERN FLYER?

WESTERN FLYER is operated by Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. Ownership data is compiled from public registries and shown free on Seadar.

Has WESTERN FLYER been detained or sanctioned?

No detentions or sanctions for WESTERN FLYER appear in the public sources Seadar tracks (USCG PSIX inspections and the OFAC SDN list).

WESTERN FLYER - Current Position & Voyage Tracker | IMO 8990902

Current position

No live position received yet. Identity and particulars below.

Identity & particulars

Name: WESTERN FLYER
IMO number: 8990902
MMSI: 367766000
Call sign: —
Flag: 🇺🇸 United States of America
Vessel type: Dredging or underwater ops
Gross tonnage: 498
Deadweight (DWT): —
Length overall: 34 m
Beam: 16 m
Year built: 1996
Builder: —
Registered owner: —
Operator: Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute

Particulars are enriched from public sources as they become available. Position & identity are derived live from AIS.

About WESTERN FLYER

RV Western Flyer is a twin hulled SWATH research vessel operated by the Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO). In November 2022, the R/V Western Flyer was acquired by the Florida Institute of Oceanography and its Host Institution, the University of South Florida. The custom-designed ship was granted to FIO by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) for use as a sailing classroom and platform for FIO’s new ROV and peer mentoring program, providing new opportunities for students who dream of a career in Ocean STEAM. Its relatively stable SWATH design permits expanded operational capability in rough sea states. It is the platform of operations for the ROV Taurus. The vessel carries 10 crew and 16 science party/ROV operators, for a total complement of 26.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is WESTERN FLYER now?: WESTERN FLYER has not transmitted a live position recently. Its identity and particulars are kept on this page, and its position will appear here the moment it is detected on AIS again.
What kind of ship is WESTERN FLYER?: WESTERN FLYER is a dredging or underwater ops sailing under the flag of United States of America, built in 1996. The vessel is 34 m long with a beam of 16 m and has a gross tonnage of 498.
Who owns WESTERN FLYER?: WESTERN FLYER is operated by Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. Ownership data is compiled from public registries and shown free on Seadar.
Has WESTERN FLYER been detained or sanctioned?: No detentions or sanctions for WESTERN FLYER appear in the public sources Seadar tracks (USCG PSIX inspections and the OFAC SDN list).

Current position

Identity & particulars

About WESTERN FLYER

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