NATURAL 9

NATURAL 9 (IMO: 8660349) is a Pleasure vessel sailing under the United States of America flag. It has an overall length of 121 feets and a beam of 26 feets.

Vessel Profile

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 368104350
• IMO: 8660349
• Call Sign: WDK9513
• Flag: United States
• Vessel Type: Towing Vessel
• AIS Type: Tug

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 97 GT
• Length: 27.4 m (90 ft)
• Beam: 9.1 m (30 ft)
• Draft: 3.4 m (11 ft)
• Hull Material: Steel
• Year Built: 1987

Propulsion

• Engine Type: Diesel
• Propulsion Type: Conventional shaft drive
• Drive Type: Twin screw

Shipyard

• Year Built: 1987
• Country of Build: United States

Owner/Operator

• Flag State: United States
• Registered Port: United States

Navigation/Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class B
• AIS Transponder: Fitted
• MMSI Registered: United States Coast Guard (USCG)

Operating Region

• Primary Area: United States inland and coastal waterways
• AIS Coverage: Gulf of Mexico and inland river systems
• Operational Zone: Domestic waters, United States

Vessel Description

NATURAL 9 is a United States-flagged inland and coastal towing vessel built in 1987. Operating under USCG documentation, this steel-hulled twin-screw tug is configured for pushing and towing operations typical of river and coastal marine commerce. The vessel is equipped with AIS transponder technology and is registered with the United States Coast Guard under call sign WDK9513. Its operational profile is consistent with harbor assistance, barge towing, and inland waterway freight support missions commonly associated with vessels of this class and tonnage operating within domestic United States waters.