Daily Fleet Activity Log

Every Day,
All 56 Employed

A running record of Jones Act tanker fleet activity since tracking began May 22, 2026. Each entry documents fleet-wide employment status and notable ship movements. No idle ships have been observed on any date.

91
Days Tracked
56
Ships Employed
0
Idle Ships Observed

Since May 22, 2026, all 56 Jones Act–compliant tankers have been employed on every date tracked. The fleet ranges between 28–44 ships underway on any given day (record: 44 on June 6), with the remainder in port loading, discharging, or in scheduled maintenance.

August 20, 2026 #
29 Underway · 26 In Port · 1 Drydock
29 Underway 26 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Overseas Nikiski arrived on the North America West Coast on August 19, last port logged as Panama Canal anchorage — completing an 11-day Gulf-to-West Coast transit via the Panama Canal. A U.S.-to-U.S. voyage via the Canal remains coastwise trade under the Jones Act regardless of the Panama routing.
  • California — seventy-seventh straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; the consecutive service streak remains the longest in this tracking period.
  • Polar Enterprise expected to arrive Valdez imminently after its return transit from South Korean drydock.
  • West Virginia remains in drydock at Busan, South Korea — the sole vessel in scheduled maintenance.
  • 91 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
August 19, 2026 #
38 Underway · 17 In Port · 1 Drydock
38 Underway 17 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Polar Enterprise — final approach to the West Coast after its South Korean drydock transit; expected to resume ANS crude service imminently.
  • California — seventy-sixth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; eleven full weeks of uninterrupted consecutive coastwise service.
  • West Virginia remains the sole vessel in drydock at Busan, South Korea.
  • 90 days tracked — three full months since May 22. All 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
August 18, 2026 #
38 Underway · 17 In Port · 1 Drydock
38 Underway 17 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Polar Enterprise continuing its return transit from South Korean drydock — now approaching the North America West Coast, bound Valdez to resume ANS crude service.
  • California — seventy-fifth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; the consecutive service streak remains the longest in this tracking period.
  • Seakay Sky — last port still showing Freeport, Bahamas; now underway in the North West Atlantic, Bahamas yard call complete.
  • West Virginia remains the sole vessel in drydock at Busan, South Korea.
  • 89 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
August 17, 2026 #
37 Underway · 18 In Port · 1 Drydock
37 Underway 18 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Polar Enterprise has returned to service — showing on the North America West Coast, bound Valdez, having departed Busan August 1 after an extended drydock period at Goseong, South Korea. The drydock count returns to 1 (West Virginia only).
  • California — seventy-fourth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; the consecutive service streak remains the longest in this tracking period.
  • West Virginia remains in drydock at Busan, South Korea — now the sole vessel in scheduled maintenance.
  • 88 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
August 16, 2026 #
33 Underway · 21 In Port · 2 Drydock
33 Underway 21 In Port 2 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Hatteras Trader at 16.0 kts bound Lake Charles — second consecutive day at this speed, one of the fastest sustained runs in the tracking period.
  • Washington decelerating to 10.2 kts — approaching a port after its Homer, AK call and repositioning run.
  • Texas Voyager at 10.5 kts underway.
  • California — seventy-third straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; the consecutive service streak remains the longest in this tracking period.
  • Polar Enterprise (Goseong) and West Virginia (Busan) remain in Korean drydock — 54 vessels in active service, all employed.
  • 87 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
August 15, 2026 #
42 Underway · 12 In Port · 2 Drydock
42 Underway 12 In Port 2 Drydock 56 Employed
  • 42 ships underway — second-highest daily count in this tracking period, matching July 22, behind only June 6's record of 44. Only 12 in port — a new record low.
  • Hatteras Trader at 16.0 kts bound Lake Charles — fastest vessel today and among the highest speeds recorded in this tracking period.
  • Washington at 15.1 kts with destination now blank — Homer call apparently complete, now repositioning toward Valdez or another Alaska loading port.
  • California — seventy-second straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; the consecutive service streak remains the longest in this tracking period.
  • Seakay Sky — last port still showing Freeport, Bahamas; now underway, Bahamas yard call confirmed complete.
  • Polar Enterprise (Goseong) and West Virginia (Busan) remain in Korean drydock — 54 vessels in active service, all employed.
  • 86 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
August 14, 2026 #
39 Underway · 15 In Port · 2 Drydock
39 Underway 15 In Port 2 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Washington destination now resolving — monitored through its Homer, AK approach; fleet remains fully active.
  • Seakay Sky — last port showing as Freeport, Bahamas, consistent with a yard call at Grand Bahama Shipyard. May have recently completed maintenance alongside Garden State, which AMO confirmed was also recently drydocked in the Bahamas. Both vessels now appear underway and employed.
  • California — seventy-first straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; the consecutive service streak remains the longest in this tracking period.
  • Polar Enterprise (Goseong) and West Virginia (Busan) remain in Korean drydock — 54 vessels in active service, all employed.
  • 85 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
August 13, 2026 #
34 Underway · 20 In Port · 2 Drydock
34 Underway 20 In Port 2 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Washington at 15.1 kts — third consecutive day showing destination Homer, AK. Persistence across three days suggests a genuine call rather than an AIS entry error; Homer may be a crew change or fuel stop before loading ANS crude at Nikiski or Valdez.
  • Sunshine State at 13.3 kts; Texas at 12.1 kts; Utah Voyager bound San Francisco — fleet active across Gulf and West Coast routes.
  • California — seventieth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; ten full weeks of uninterrupted consecutive coastwise service.
  • Polar Enterprise (Goseong) and West Virginia (Busan) remain in Korean drydock — 54 vessels in active service, all employed.
  • Operation Epic Fury extended through ~November 13, 2026. All 56 Jones Act tankers have remained employed throughout the waiver period.
  • 84 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
August 12, 2026 #
31 Underway · 23 In Port · 2 Drydock
31 Underway 23 In Port 2 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Washington at 15.1 kts — second consecutive day showing destination Homer, AK. Homer is not a crude loading terminal; likely an AIS destination entry or a crew change stop en route to Valdez or Nikiski.
  • Texas at 12.1 kts; Sunshine State at 10.7 kts; Utah Voyager showing destination San Francisco — Gulf and West Coast trade continuing.
  • California — sixty-ninth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; the consecutive service streak remains the longest in this tracking period.
  • Polar Enterprise (Goseong) and West Virginia (Busan) remain in Korean drydock — 54 vessels in active service, all employed.
  • Operation Epic Fury extended August 10 for 90 days (~November 13, 2026). The Jones Act tanker fleet has remained fully employed throughout the waiver period.
  • 83 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
August 11, 2026 #
33 Underway · 21 In Port · 2 Drydock
33 Underway 21 In Port 2 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Washington at 15.1 kts — now showing destination Homer, AK rather than Valdez. Homer is an unusual destination for an ANS crude carrier; this may reflect an AIS entry correction or a genuine diversion. Worth monitoring.
  • Texas at 9.5 kts; Texas Voyager at 9.9 kts; Utah Voyager showing destination San Francisco — West Coast product trade continuing.
  • California — sixty-eighth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; the consecutive service streak remains the longest in this tracking period.
  • Polar Enterprise (Goseong) and West Virginia (Busan) remain in Korean drydock — 54 vessels in active service, all employed.
  • Waiver extended: Operation Epic Fury was extended on August 10, 2026 for an additional 90 days, running through approximately November 13, 2026. The fleet has now operated under the waiver for the entirety of this tracking period with no idle ships recorded.
  • 82 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
August 10, 2026 #
32 Underway · 22 In Port · 2 Drydock
32 Underway 22 In Port 2 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Washington at 15.1 kts bound Valdez — a new tracking-period record for this vessel, surpassing its previous high of 14.6 kts. Sixth consecutive day northbound; arriving Valdez imminently to load ANS crude.
  • Utah Voyager at 9.9 kts bound San Francisco; Texas Voyager at 9.8 kts — West Coast product deliveries continuing.
  • California — sixty-seventh straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; the consecutive service streak remains the longest in this tracking period.
  • Polar Enterprise (Goseong) and West Virginia (Busan) remain in Korean drydock — 54 vessels in active service, all employed.
  • Operation Epic Fury waiver expires in 6 days (August 16, 2026). All 56 Jones Act tankers have remained employed throughout the entire waiver period tracked.
  • 81 days tracked since May 22 — zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
August 9, 2026 #
36 Underway · 18 In Port · 2 Drydock
36 Underway 18 In Port 2 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Washington at 14.6 kts bound Valdez — fifth consecutive day at its fastest recorded speed in this tracking period; arriving Valdez today or tomorrow to load ANS crude.
  • Utah Voyager at 9.6 kts bound San Francisco — Bay Area refinery delivery underway.
  • California — sixty-sixth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; the consecutive service streak remains the longest in this tracking period.
  • Polar Enterprise (Goseong) and West Virginia (Busan) remain in Korean drydock — 54 vessels in active service, all employed.
  • Operation Epic Fury waiver expires in 7 days (August 16, 2026). Throughout the 80-day tracking period, all 56 Jones Act tankers have remained employed on every date.
  • 80 days tracked since May 22 — zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
August 8, 2026 #
34 Underway · 20 In Port · 2 Drydock
34 Underway 20 In Port 2 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Washington at 14.6 kts bound Valdez — its fastest recorded speed in this tracking period; fourth day of its northbound Alaska transit.
  • California — sixty-fifth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; the consecutive service streak remains the longest in this tracking period.
  • Polar Enterprise (Goseong) and West Virginia (Busan) remain in Korean drydock — 54 vessels in active service, all employed.
  • The waiver under which this fleet has operated throughout this tracking period — Operation Epic Fury, issued March 17, 2026 — expires August 16, 2026. Eight days remain.
  • 79 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
August 7, 2026 #
34 Underway · 20 In Port · 2 Drydock
34 Underway 20 In Port 2 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Washington continuing northbound at 14.3 kts bound Valdez — third day of its latest Alaska transit (AIS data unavailable today; position carried forward from yesterday).
  • Sunshine State at 9.7 kts underway; Gulf and East Coast trade continuing across the fleet.
  • California — sixty-fourth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; the consecutive service streak continues as the longest in this tracking period.
  • Polar Enterprise (Goseong) and West Virginia (Busan) remain in Korean drydock — 54 vessels in active service, all employed.
  • 78 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
August 6, 2026 #
32 Underway · 22 In Port · 2 Drydock
32 Underway 22 In Port 2 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Washington at 14.3 kts bound Valdez — accelerating northbound to reload ANS crude; second day of its latest Alaska transit.
  • Sulphur Enterprise at 13.1 kts bound Tampa; Sunshine State at 11.4 kts — Gulf and East Coast trade continuing.
  • California — sixty-third straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; the consecutive service streak remains the longest in this tracking period.
  • Polar Enterprise (Goseong) and West Virginia (Busan) remain in Korean drydock — 54 vessels in active service, all employed.
  • 77 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
August 5, 2026 #
34 Underway · 20 In Port · 2 Drydock
34 Underway 20 In Port 2 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Washington at 14.1 kts bound Valdez — heading north to reload ANS crude after its San Francisco delivery run.
  • Sulphur Enterprise at 12.6 kts bound Tampa; Sunshine State at 11.5 kts — Gulf and East Coast trade continuing.
  • California — sixty-second straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; the consecutive service streak remains the longest in this tracking period.
  • Polar Enterprise (Goseong) and West Virginia (Busan) remain in Korean drydock — 54 vessels in active service, all employed.
  • 76 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
August 4, 2026 #
35 Underway · 19 In Port · 2 Drydock
35 Underway 19 In Port 2 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Sulphur Enterprise at 13.8 kts bound Galveston; Sunshine State at 12.2 kts; Texas Voyager at 10.3 kts — Gulf Coast trade active.
  • California — sixty-first straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; the consecutive service streak remains the longest in this tracking period.
  • Polar Enterprise (Goseong) and West Virginia (Busan) remain in Korean drydock — 54 vessels in active service, all employed.
  • 75 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
August 3, 2026 #
36 Underway · 18 In Port · 2 Drydock
36 Underway 18 In Port 2 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Texas at 9.4 kts bound Long Beach; Utah Voyager at 9.9 kts bound El Segundo; Texas Voyager at 10.0 kts — three product tankers simultaneously active on West Coast and Gulf routes.
  • Sulphur Enterprise at 13.2 kts bound Galveston; Washington showing destination San Francisco.
  • California — sixtieth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; a consecutive service streak now spanning nearly nine weeks.
  • Polar Enterprise (Goseong) and West Virginia (Busan) remain in Korean drydock — 54 vessels in active service, all employed.
  • 74 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
August 2, 2026 #
33 Underway · 21 In Port · 2 Drydock
33 Underway 21 In Port 2 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Texas at 13.5 kts bound Long Beach; Utah Voyager at 9.8 kts bound El Segundo — two product tankers serving Southern California refineries simultaneously.
  • Washington showing destination San Francisco — arrived or approaching after its latest run.
  • Sulphur Enterprise showing destination Galveston.
  • California — fifty-ninth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; the consecutive service streak remains the longest in this tracking period.
  • Polar Enterprise (Goseong) and West Virginia (Busan) remain in Korean drydock — 54 vessels in active service, all employed.
  • 73 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
August 1, 2026 #
No snapshot taken
56 Employed
  • No AIS snapshot taken on this date. All 56 ships remained employed based on surrounding data.
July 31, 2026 #
39 Underway · 15 In Port · 2 Drydock
39 Underway 15 In Port 2 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Washington at 12.0 kts bound San Francisco — beginning a new ANS crude delivery run after arriving Long Beach yesterday; Texas at 13.2 kts bound Long Beach.
  • Sulphur Enterprise at 13.5 kts bound Tampa; Sunshine State at 12.2 kts — Gulf Coast trade active.
  • California — fifty-seventh straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; the consecutive service streak continues as the longest in this tracking period.
  • Polar Enterprise (Goseong) and West Virginia (Busan) remain in Korean drydock — 54 vessels in active service, all employed.
  • 71 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
July 30, 2026 #
36 Underway · 18 In Port · 2 Drydock
36 Underway 18 In Port 2 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Sunshine State at 14.5 kts — among the faster readings this week.
  • Sulphur Enterprise at 12.5 kts bound Tampa; multiple ships underway on Gulf and East Coast routes.
  • Washington arrived Long Beach — completing its latest ANS crude delivery from Valdez.
  • California — fifty-sixth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; eight weeks and counting of uninterrupted consecutive coastwise service.
  • Polar Enterprise (Goseong) and West Virginia (Busan) remain in Korean drydock — 54 vessels in active service, all employed.
  • 70 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
July 29, 2026 #
31 Underway · 23 In Port · 2 Drydock
31 Underway 23 In Port 2 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Washington at 10.3 kts bound Long Beach — arriving today with ANS crude, completing another Valdez-to-Long Beach delivery.
  • Sunshine State at 13.6 kts; Texas Voyager at 6.9 kts decelerating into port.
  • California — fifty-fifth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; eight full weeks of uninterrupted consecutive coastwise service.
  • Polar Enterprise (Goseong) and West Virginia (Busan) remain in Korean drydock — 54 vessels in active service, all employed.
  • 69 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
July 28, 2026 #
34 Underway · 20 In Port · 2 Drydock
34 Underway 20 In Port 2 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Washington decelerating to 13.2 kts bound Long Beach — arriving today with ANS crude to complete another Valdez delivery run.
  • Sulphur Enterprise at 12.7 kts bound Galveston; Texas Voyager at 10.0 kts; Utah Voyager at 0.1 kts maneuvering into berth.
  • California — fifty-fourth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; a consecutive service streak now approaching eight weeks.
  • Polar Enterprise (Goseong) and West Virginia (Busan) remain in Korean drydock — 54 vessels in active service, all employed.
  • 68 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
July 27, 2026 #
35 Underway · 19 In Port · 2 Drydock
35 Underway 19 In Port 2 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Washington at 14.1 kts bound Long Beach — arriving today with ANS crude; Sulphur Enterprise at 14.1 kts bound Galveston — both vessels at the same speed simultaneously.
  • Texas at 11.5 kts bound Anacortes, WA — a Pacific Northwest refinery run.
  • California — fifty-third straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; the consecutive service streak remains the longest in this tracking period.
  • Polar Enterprise (Goseong, South Korea) and West Virginia (Busan, South Korea) both in drydock — 54 vessels in active service, all employed.
  • 67 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
July 26, 2026 #
33 Underway · 21 In Port · 2 Drydock
33 Underway 21 In Port 2 Drydock 56 Employed
  • First snapshot with two vessels in drydock: Polar Enterprise (Goseong, South Korea, ongoing since before tracking began) and West Virginia (Busan, South Korea, arrived July 24). Both vessels in Korean yards simultaneously — 54 ships remaining in active service, all employed.
  • Washington at 14.1 kts bound Long Beach — arriving today with ANS crude, completing another Valdez round trip.
  • California — fifty-second straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; the consecutive service streak remains the longest in this tracking period.
  • Texas Voyager at 8.8 kts; Sunshine State at 5.5 kts decelerating into port.
  • 66 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
July 25, 2026 #
36 Underway · 19 In Port · 1 Drydock
36 Underway 19 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Washington at 14.1 kts bound Long Beach — arriving today with ANS crude, closing out another full Valdez round trip.
  • Sulphur Enterprise at 14.0 kts — the specialty sulfur carrier at its highest recorded speed this week.
  • California — fifty-first straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; the consecutive service streak continues well into its second month.
  • Utah Voyager at 10.1 kts bound San Francisco; Texas Voyager at 11.6 kts — Gulf and West Coast trade active.
  • West Virginia confirmed moored at Busan, South Korea (arrived July 24, departed Long Beach July 5) — now in drydock/maintenance at Busan. Joins Polar Enterprise (Goseong, South Korea) as a second vessel in scheduled maintenance. Draught of 8.7m on arrival confirms it traveled in ballast. 54 vessels remain in active coastwise service.
  • 65 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
July 24, 2026 #
37 Underway · 18 In Port · 1 Drydock
37 Underway 18 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Washington at 14.1 kts bound Long Beach — continuing its ANS crude southbound delivery run, arriving imminently.
  • California — fiftieth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; a consecutive service streak now spanning seven full weeks.
  • Texas at 13.4 kts; Utah Voyager at 9.5 kts bound San Francisco; Sunshine State at 9.9 kts — West Coast trade active.
  • West Virginia showing no speed or destination — AIS gap or arrived at port; Japan watch status unclear pending next update.
  • 64 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
July 23, 2026 #
42 Underway · 13 In Port · 1 Drydock
42 Underway 13 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • 42 ships underway — the third-highest daily count in this tracking period, behind June 6 (44) and June 14 (43). Only 13 in port — tied for the record low.
  • Washington at 14.1 kts bound Long Beach — continuing its ANS crude southbound delivery run from Valdez.
  • California — forty-ninth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; approaching seven full weeks of uninterrupted consecutive coastwise service.
  • Sulphur Enterprise at 13.8 kts bound Tampa; Sunshine State at 13.5 kts; Texas at 13.4 kts — multiple ships at sustained speeds.
  • Utah Voyager at 0.1 kts arriving Long Beach; West Virginia at 9.1 kts — decelerating, Japan watch continues.
  • 63 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
July 22, 2026 #
41 Underway · 14 In Port · 1 Drydock
41 Underway 14 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • 41 ships underway — the second-highest daily count in this tracking period, matching June 15 and just behind June 6's record of 44.
  • Washington at 14.1 kts now showing destination Long Beach — has loaded ANS crude at Valdez and is heading south, completing the northbound transit and beginning its delivery run.
  • California — forty-eighth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; the consecutive service streak continues.
  • Sulphur Enterprise at 13.8 kts bound Tampa; Sunshine State at 13.5 kts; Texas at 13.4 kts — multiple ships at strong speeds.
  • Utah Voyager showing destination Long Beach; West Virginia at 12.6 kts — destination unclear, Japan watch continues.
  • 62 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
July 21, 2026 #
33 Underway · 22 In Port · 1 Drydock
33 Underway 22 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • West Virginia decelerates to 10.7 kts — ending a remarkable eleven-day run at 14.1 kts, the longest constant-speed streak recorded in this tracking period.
  • Washington at 14.1 kts bound Valdez — seventh consecutive day northbound; arriving at Valdez today to load ANS crude.
  • Texas at 13.4 kts; Sunshine State at 10.3 kts — Gulf and East Coast trade continuing.
  • California — forty-seventh straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; the consecutive service streak remains the longest in this tracking period.
  • 61 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
  • Watch: West Virginia is departing Long Beach on a non-coastwise voyage to Japan — a route historically associated with drydock or major maintenance at Japanese repair yards. If confirmed, it would join Polar Enterprise (Goseong, South Korea) as a second vessel in scheduled maintenance, leaving 54 ships in active coastwise service.
July 20, 2026 #
32 Underway · 23 In Port · 1 Drydock
32 Underway 23 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • West Virginia at 14.1 kts — its eleventh consecutive day at this speed, the longest constant-speed streak in this tracking period by a wide margin.
  • Washington at 14.1 kts bound Valdez — sixth consecutive day northbound; expected to arrive Valdez imminently to load ANS crude.
  • Sulphur Enterprise at 13.6 kts bound Galveston; Texas at 13.4 kts — Gulf Coast specialty and product trade continuing.
  • California — forty-sixth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; the consecutive service streak remains the longest in this tracking period.
  • Texas Voyager at 6.1 kts decelerating into port.
  • 60 days tracked — two full months since tracking began May 22. All 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed.
July 19, 2026 #
34 Underway · 21 In Port · 1 Drydock
34 Underway 21 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • West Virginia at 14.1 kts — its tenth consecutive day at this speed, an extraordinary sustained run and the longest constant-speed streak recorded in this tracking period.
  • Washington at 14.1 kts bound Valdez — fifth day of northbound transit, expected to arrive and reload ANS crude shortly.
  • Sulphur Enterprise at 13.8 kts bound Galveston; Texas at 13.4 kts; Utah Voyager at 9.7 kts bound El Segundo; Texas Voyager at 10.2 kts.
  • California — forty-fifth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; a consecutive service streak spanning six weeks.
  • 59 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
July 18, 2026 #
35 Underway · 20 In Port · 1 Drydock
35 Underway 20 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • West Virginia at 14.1 kts — its ninth consecutive day at this speed, the longest sustained constant-speed run recorded in this tracking period.
  • Washington at 14.1 kts bound Valdez — fourth day of its northbound transit to reload ANS crude.
  • Utah Voyager at 13.3 kts bound El Segundo — Southern California refinery delivery; Texas at 13.4 kts; Sulphur Enterprise at 12.9 kts.
  • California — forty-fourth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; the consecutive service streak continues.
  • 58 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
July 17, 2026 #
31 Underway · 24 In Port · 1 Drydock
31 Underway 24 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Washington at 14.1 kts bound Valdez — third day of its northbound transit to reload ANS crude; West Virginia at 14.1 kts also underway at the same speed.
  • Sunshine State at 13.1 kts; Texas at 13.4 kts; Sulphur Enterprise at 11.1 kts bound Tampa; Texas Voyager at 8.3 kts.
  • California — forty-third straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; the consecutive service streak continues as the longest in this tracking period.
  • Fleet at 24 in port — weekend port cycle, consistent with observed patterns throughout the tracking period.
  • 57 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
July 16, 2026 #
34 Underway · 21 In Port · 1 Drydock
34 Underway 21 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Sunshine State at 14.5 kts — among the faster readings this week.
  • Washington at 14.1 kts bound Valdez and West Virginia at 14.1 kts — two ships simultaneously at identical speeds heading in different directions.
  • Sulphur Enterprise at 13.9 kts bound Tampa; Texas at 13.4 kts; Texas Voyager at 9.7 kts — Gulf and East Coast trade active.
  • California — forty-second straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; the longest consecutive service streak in this tracking period.
  • Utah Voyager at 0.1 kts arriving Richmond, CA — maneuvering into the Bay Area refinery berth.
  • 56 days tracked — one day for every ship in the fleet. All 56 employed on every date since May 22. Zero idle ships observed.
July 15, 2026 #
31 Underway · 24 In Port · 1 Drydock
31 Underway 24 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Washington at 13.6 kts bound Valdez — heading north again to reload ANS crude, resuming the Alaska round-trip cycle after its Long Beach delivery.
  • West Virginia at 14.1 kts — its sixth consecutive day at this speed; a remarkably sustained run.
  • Sunshine State at 13.8 kts; Texas at 13.4 kts; Sulphur Enterprise at 11.3 kts bound Tampa.
  • California — forty-first straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; the longest consecutive service streak in this tracking period.
  • Utah Voyager showing destination Richmond, CA — Bay Area refinery delivery.
  • 55 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
July 14, 2026 #
31 Underway · 24 In Port · 1 Drydock
31 Underway 24 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Texas at 14.1 kts and West Virginia at 14.1 kts — both vessels simultaneously underway at identical speeds on their respective routes.
  • Utah Voyager showing destination Richmond, CA — bound for the Bay Area refinery complex.
  • California — fortieth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; a consecutive service streak now exceeding five weeks and still extending.
  • Fleet at 24 in port on a Sunday — consistent with weekend port cycles across the Jones Act trade.
  • 54 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
July 13, 2026 #
33 Underway · 22 In Port · 1 Drydock
33 Underway 22 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • West Virginia at 14.1 kts — its fourth consecutive day at this speed, a sustained run throughout the week.
  • Sulphur Enterprise at 13.9 kts bound Galveston — the specialty sulfur carrier active on Gulf trade.
  • California — thirty-ninth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; the consecutive service streak remains the longest recorded in this tracking period.
  • Fleet settling into weekend rhythm with 22 in port — consistent with the natural cycle of a fully employed fleet.
  • 53 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
July 12, 2026 #
31 Underway · 24 In Port · 1 Drydock
31 Underway 24 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Sunshine State at 14.3 kts; West Virginia at 14.1 kts — both maintaining strong speeds on their respective routes.
  • Sulphur Enterprise at 13.5 kts bound Galveston — the specialty sulfur carrier on a Gulf Coast run.
  • California — thirty-eighth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; well into its second month of uninterrupted consecutive coastwise service.
  • Texas arrived Portland, OR — completing its Pacific Northwest Jones Act voyage after a four-day transit from Southern California.
  • 52 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
July 11, 2026 #
32 Underway · 23 In Port · 1 Drydock
32 Underway 23 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Sunshine State at 14.6 kts — among the faster readings this week.
  • Texas at 14.1 kts approaching Portland, OR — accelerating into port after its four-day Pacific Northwest transit; West Virginia at 14.1 kts also underway.
  • California — thirty-seventh straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; a consecutive service streak now well into its second month.
  • Fleet cycling through port calls with 23 in port — the natural rhythm after several high-activity days.
  • 51 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
July 10, 2026 #
36 Underway · 19 In Port · 1 Drydock
36 Underway 19 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • West Virginia at 14.1 kts — its second consecutive day at this speed, one of the faster readings this week.
  • Texas at 12.1 kts bound Portland, OR — continuing its Pacific Northwest run, now in its third day of transit.
  • Sunshine State at 9.9 kts underway; California — thirty-sixth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade.
  • 50 days tracked — a significant milestone. All 56 Jones Act tankers have been employed on every one of the past 50 daily snapshots. Zero idle ships observed.
July 9, 2026 #
34 Underway · 21 In Port · 1 Drydock
34 Underway 21 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • West Virginia at 14.1 kts — one of the faster readings this week on the East or Gulf Coast.
  • Texas at 13.1 kts bound Portland, OR — continuing its Pacific Northwest run, a Jones Act domestic voyage to the Columbia River.
  • Sunshine State at 9.4 kts underway; California — thirty-fifth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade.
  • Fleet holding steady with 34 ships underway — a consistent mid-range figure that reflects the fleet's normal operational tempo.
  • 49 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
July 8, 2026 #
35 Underway · 20 In Port · 1 Drydock
35 Underway 20 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Texas at 9.5 kts bound Portland, OR — a Pacific Northwest trade run, illustrating the fleet's reach across U.S. ports.
  • West Virginia at 13.6 kts underway on Gulf or East Coast service.
  • Washington arrived Long Beach — completing its latest ANS crude delivery run from Valdez.
  • Utah Voyager arrived Richmond, CA; Texas Voyager at 5.4 kts in final approach.
  • California — thirty-fourth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; the consecutive service streak continues as the longest in this tracking period.
  • 48 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
July 7, 2026 #
36 Underway · 19 In Port · 1 Drydock
36 Underway 19 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Washington decelerating to 4.3 kts — arriving Long Beach with ANS crude, completing another full southbound run from Valdez.
  • Sunshine State showing destination Long Beach; Utah Voyager at 9.3 kts bound San Francisco — West Coast deliveries active.
  • California — thirty-third straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; the consecutive service streak remains the longest in this tracking period.
  • West Virginia at 9.7 kts; Texas Voyager at 8.7 kts — Gulf and East Coast trade continuing.
  • 47 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
July 7, 2026 #
36 Underway · 19 In Port · 1 Drydock
36 Underway 19 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Washington decelerating to 4.2 kts approaching Long Beach — about to discharge ANS crude after a multi-day transit from Valdez, completing another round trip.
  • California — thirty-third straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; an extraordinary streak now well into its second month.
  • Sunshine State showing destination Long Beach; Utah Voyager at 9.3 kts bound San Francisco — two product tankers serving Southern California simultaneously.
  • Texas Voyager at 8.7 kts; West Virginia at 9.9 kts — Gulf and East Coast trade resuming post-holiday.
  • 47 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
July 6, 2026 #
34 Underway · 21 In Port · 1 Drydock
34 Underway 21 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Washington at 14.5 kts bound Long Beach — second day southbound with ANS crude, approaching Southern California.
  • California — thirty-second straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; the consecutive service streak continues into its second month.
  • Utah Voyager at 9.7 kts bound San Francisco; Texas Voyager at 11.2 kts — West Coast and Gulf trade active.
  • Sulphur Enterprise showing destination Galveston; fleet resuming normal operations after the July 4 holiday weekend.
  • 46 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed.
July 5, 2026 #
31 Underway · 24 In Port · 1 Drydock
31 Underway 24 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Washington at 15.7 kts bound Long Beach — carrying ANS crude south at high speed after loading at Valdez.
  • California — thirty-first straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; over a month of uninterrupted consecutive coastwise service, the longest streak recorded in this tracking period.
  • Texas Voyager at 12.0 kts underway on Gulf Coast service.
  • Fleet in post-holiday rest cycle with 24 ships in port — the natural rhythm of a fully employed fleet following the July 4 weekend.
  • 45 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
July 4, 2026 — Independence Day #
29 Underway · 26 In Port · 1 Drydock
29 Underway 26 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • On Independence Day, all 56 Jones Act tankers remain employed — the U.S.-flag fleet at work moving energy between American ports.
  • Hatteras Trader at 15.5 kts bound Lake Charles — its best speed this week, the vessel active even on the national holiday.
  • Washington at 14.3 kts bound Long Beach with ANS crude — the ship named for the first president carrying Alaska crude south on July 4.
  • California — thirtieth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; a full month of uninterrupted consecutive coastwise service, the longest streak recorded in this tracking period.
  • Seakay Star at 13.4 kts bound Port Everglades; Seakay Sky at 12.3 kts bound Tampa — both SeaKay vessels underway.
  • West Virginia at 5.3 kts approaching Long Beach — decelerating into port.
  • 44 days tracked — 56 ships employed on every date since May 22. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
July 3, 2026 #
35 Underway · 20 In Port · 1 Drydock
35 Underway 20 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Seabulk Arctic showing destination Baltimore — an unusual East Coast run for this vessel, illustrating the geographic flexibility of the Jones Act fleet.
  • Hatteras Trader at 15.3 kts bound Lake Charles — maintaining its consistent pace under USMMI operation.
  • California — twenty-ninth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; an extraordinary streak now in its fifth week.
  • West Virginia at 14.2 kts underway; Sulphur Enterprise at 11.4 kts bound Tampa; Sunshine State at 10.0 kts.
  • Texas at 9.1 kts approaching Long Beach; Utah Voyager at 8.0 kts approaching El Segundo — both decelerating into Southern California ports.
  • Seakay Sky showing destination Tampa; Seakay Star showing destination Port Everglades — both SeaKay vessels with listed destinations.
  • 43 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed.
July 2, 2026 #
34 Underway · 21 In Port · 1 Drydock
34 Underway 21 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Hatteras Trader at 15.3 kts — the vessel continues its strong operational record under USMMI, now in its second month of service under the new operator.
  • Texas at 14.8 kts bound Long Beach; Utah Voyager at 13.3 kts bound El Segundo — two product tankers serving Southern California refineries simultaneously.
  • California — twenty-eighth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade, marking exactly four weeks of uninterrupted consecutive coastwise service.
  • Sunshine State at 13.9 kts; Texas Voyager at 12.5 kts; Sulphur Enterprise at 11.4 kts bound Tampa.
  • Seabulk Pride at 2.7 kts approaching Port Everglades — in final approach to berth.
  • 42 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
July 1, 2026 #
33 Underway · 22 In Port · 1 Drydock
33 Underway 22 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Hatteras Trader at 15.7 kts bound Lake Charles — continuing to demonstrate strong performance under USMMI operation; its highest recorded speed since the 18.3 kts record on June 26.
  • Texas at 15.5 kts bound Long Beach — the Pacific-class tanker at speed on a West Coast run.
  • California — twenty-seventh straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; a consecutive service streak now spanning nearly four weeks.
  • Seabulk Pride at 13.2 kts bound Port Everglades; Texas Voyager at 12.9 kts; Sunshine State at 12.5 kts underway.
  • Seakay Star at 11.3 kts bound Port Arthur; Sulphur Enterprise at 11.4 kts bound Tampa.
  • 41 days tracked — June closes with all 56 ships employed on every date since May 22. Zero idle ships observed in 41 consecutive daily snapshots.
June 30, 2026 #
36 Underway · 19 In Port · 1 Drydock
36 Underway 19 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Washington has arrived Port Angeles — completing a full Alaska round trip with ANS crude since returning from its Korea voyage, a multi-week journey now concluded.
  • Seakay Star at 14.7 kts bound Port Arthur; Seakay Sky at 14.4 kts bound Port Everglades; Texas at 14.1 kts bound Long Beach.
  • California — twenty-sixth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; closing in on a full four weeks of uninterrupted consecutive service.
  • Seabulk Pride at 13.2 kts bound Port Everglades; Sunshine State at 12.1 kts underway.
  • West Virginia at 8.3 kts; Texas Voyager at 6.2 kts — Gulf Coast and East Coast routes both active.
  • 40 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed across the entire tracking period.
June 29, 2026 #
35 Underway · 20 In Port · 1 Drydock
35 Underway 20 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Washington decelerating to 10.1 kts bound Port Angeles — approaching its West Coast discharge port after loading ANS crude at Valdez; completing a full Alaska round trip since its Korea voyage.
  • Seakay Sky at 14.4 kts bound Port Everglades; Seakay Star at 13.8 kts bound Port Arthur; Seabulk Pride at 13.1 kts bound Port Everglades — three product tankers actively underway on East and Gulf Coast routes.
  • California — twenty-fifth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; an extraordinary consecutive service streak now spanning nearly four weeks.
  • Sulphur Enterprise showing destination Galveston; West Virginia at 2.9 kts in final approach to port.
  • Seabulk Arctic at 11.2 kts — continuing after its high-speed run earlier this week.
  • 39 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed in the entire tracking period.
June 28, 2026 #
40 Underway · 15 In Port · 1 Drydock
40 Underway 15 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Washington at 15.3 kts bound Port Angeles — its third consecutive day southbound with loaded ANS crude, completing a full Alaska round trip since returning from Korea.
  • Sulphur Enterprise at 14.5 kts; Hatteras Trader at 11.4 kts bound Savannah; Seakay Sky at 11.3 kts bound Port Everglades.
  • California — twenty-fourth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; a consecutive service streak now approaching four weeks.
  • Seakay Star at 11.0 kts; West Virginia at 6.9 kts in final approach; Seabulk Arctic at 7.5 kts decelerating after yesterday's 17.3 kts run.
  • Utah Voyager at 1.6 kts still approaching San Francisco Bay.
  • 40 ships underway — matching the third-highest daily count in this tracking period.
  • 38 days tracked — all 56 ships employed every day since May 22. Zero idle ships observed.
June 27, 2026 #
37 Underway · 18 In Port · 1 Drydock
37 Underway 18 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Seabulk Arctic at 17.3 kts — the third-highest speed recorded in this tracking period, matching yesterday's reading. A vessel sustaining high speed over consecutive days.
  • Washington at 15.3 kts bound Port Angeles — its second day southbound with loaded ANS crude; completing a full Alaska round trip since its Korea voyage.
  • California — twenty-third straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; the longest consecutive service streak tracked in this period.
  • Sulphur Enterprise at 13.9 kts underway; West Virginia at 5.6 kts in final approach; Sunshine State at 0.2 kts maneuvering.
  • Utah Voyager at 1.0 kts bound San Francisco — slow approach into the Bay; Texas Voyager at 0.8 kts also maneuvering.
  • 37 days tracked — all 56 ships employed every day since May 22. Zero idle ships observed on any date in the tracking period.
June 26, 2026 #
31 Underway · 24 In Port · 1 Drydock
31 Underway 24 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Hatteras Trader at 18.3 kts — ties Overseas Cascade's all-time speed record set June 14. The vessel named for North Carolina's Cape Hatteras matches the tracking period record in just its first weeks under USMMI operation.
  • Seabulk Arctic at 17.3 kts — the third-fastest reading in the tracking period, behind only the two 18.3 kts records.
  • Washington at 15.3 kts now showing destination Port Angeles, WA — has loaded ANS crude at Valdez and is heading south; completing a full Alaska round trip since its Korea voyage.
  • California — twenty-second straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; a consecutive service streak that has now lasted over three weeks.
  • Texas Voyager at 9.7 kts; Utah Voyager at 5.6 kts bound San Francisco; West Virginia at 5.6 kts — multiple ships in final approach.
  • Several ships arrived overnight, bringing in-port count to 24 — the fleet cycling through port calls after a high-activity stretch.
  • 36 days tracked — all 56 ships employed every day since May 22. Zero idle ships observed.
June 25, 2026 #
37 Underway · 18 In Port · 1 Drydock
37 Underway 18 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Washington at 15.3 kts bound Valdez — its sixth consecutive day at this speed; one of the most sustained runs at this velocity in the tracking period.
  • Seakay Star at 15.9 kts bound Jacksonville; Seabulk Arctic at 15.7 kts; Hatteras Trader at 15.2 kts — three product tankers simultaneously at or above 15 kts.
  • California bound Valdez — twenty-first straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; over three weeks of uninterrupted coastwise service.
  • Sulphur Enterprise at 13.2 kts bound Tampa; Texas at 12.4 kts bound Seattle; West Virginia at 13.1 kts underway.
  • Seakay Sky at 12.5 kts still bound Port Arthur; Texas Voyager at 10.1 kts — Gulf Coast product trade continuing.
  • Utah Voyager and Sunshine State both showing 0.1 kts — in final approach or maneuvering at berth.
  • 35 days tracked — all 56 ships employed every day since May 22. Zero idle ships observed.
June 24, 2026 #
38 Underway · 17 In Port · 1 Drydock
38 Underway 17 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Seakay Sky at 17.4 kts bound Port Arthur — the second-fastest speed recorded in this tracking period, behind only Overseas Cascade's 18.3 kts on June 14.
  • Washington at 15.3 kts bound Valdez — its fifth consecutive day at this speed; a sustained high-speed ANS crude return run.
  • California bound Valdez — twentieth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; an extraordinary consecutive service streak now exceeding three weeks.
  • Hatteras Trader at 14.7 kts; Seakay Star at 14.6 kts bound Jacksonville; Sulphur Enterprise at 13.5 kts bound Tampa.
  • Seabulk Arctic at 13.5 kts; Texas at 13.5 kts bound Seattle; Texas Voyager arrived and in port.
  • Utah Voyager still approaching San Francisco at 0.1 kts — maneuvering into berth.
  • 34 days tracked — all 56 ships employed every day since May 22. Zero idle ships observed.
June 23, 2026 #
36 Underway · 19 In Port · 1 Drydock
36 Underway 19 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Washington at 15.3 kts bound Valdez — its fourth consecutive day at this speed; expected to arrive Valdez today or tomorrow to reload ANS crude.
  • California bound Valdez — nineteenth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; the longest consecutive service streak tracked for any vessel in this period.
  • Hatteras Trader at 13.8 kts underway — the vessel named for North Carolina's Cape Hatteras, active on Gulf Coast product runs under USMMI.
  • Seakay Sky at 14.3 kts bound Port Arthur; Seakay Star at 13.6 kts bound Jacksonville — both SeaKay vessels underway simultaneously.
  • Texas at 13.5 kts bound Seattle; Sunshine State at 10.6 kts; Utah Voyager still maneuvering into San Francisco at 0.1 kts.
  • Seabulk Pride at 5.2 kts approaching Corpus Christi; Texas Voyager at 5.7 kts — two ships in final approach.
  • 33 days tracked — all 56 ships employed every day since May 22. Zero idle ships observed.
June 22, 2026 #
34 Underway · 21 In Port · 1 Drydock
34 Underway 21 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Washington at 15.3 kts bound Valdez — its third consecutive day at this speed, closing in on Alaska to resume ANS crude loading.
  • California bound Valdez — eighteenth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; an extraordinary consecutive service streak.
  • Sulphur Enterprise at 13.9 kts bound Galveston; Texas at 13.5 kts bound Seattle; Seabulk Pride at 12.0 kts bound Corpus Christi.
  • Sunshine State at 10.1 kts; Utah Voyager approaching San Francisco at 0.1 kts — West Coast arrivals in progress.
  • Seakay Star showing destination Jacksonville; West Virginia in port after completing latest voyage.
  • Multiple ships arrived overnight bringing in-port count to 21 — the natural fleet cycle continuing.
  • 32 days tracked — all 56 ships employed every day since May 22. Zero idle ships observed.
June 21, 2026 #
37 Underway · 18 In Port · 1 Drydock
37 Underway 18 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Washington at 15.3 kts bound Valdez — continuing its sustained return to domestic ANS crude trade after the Korea voyage.
  • Texas at 13.5 kts bound Seattle — a Pacific Northwest Jones Act trade run.
  • California bound Valdez — seventeenth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; the longest consecutive service streak tracked for any vessel.
  • Sulphur Enterprise at 12.7 kts bound Galveston; Seabulk Pride at 11.1 kts bound Corpus Christi — Gulf Coast specialty trade active.
  • West Virginia at 12.5 kts; Sunshine State at 10.3 kts — East and Gulf Coast product tankers underway.
  • Seakay Star showing destination Jacksonville; Utah Voyager approaching San Francisco at 0.1 kts.
  • 31 days tracked — all 56 ships employed every day since May 22. Zero idle ships observed.
June 20, 2026 #
36 Underway · 19 In Port · 1 Drydock
36 Underway 19 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Polar Resolution arrives Long Beach — ending a remarkable six-day, 17.3 kts sustained transit from Valdez, the longest high-speed streak in this tracking period.
  • Seakay Sky at 15.7 kts bound Port Everglades — among the faster readings this week.
  • Washington at 15.3 kts bound Valdez — continuing its return to domestic ANS crude trade.
  • California bound Valdez — sixteenth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; a sustained consecutive service streak.
  • Seabulk Pride at 12.2 kts bound Corpus Christi; Sulphur Enterprise at 8.0 kts bound Galveston; West Virginia at 12.3 kts underway.
  • Utah Voyager bound San Francisco; Texas at 13.5 kts; Texas Voyager at 8.9 kts — Gulf and West Coast trade active.
  • 30 days tracked — one full month since tracking began May 22. All 56 ships employed on every date. Zero idle ships observed.
June 19, 2026 #
37 Underway · 18 In Port · 1 Drydock
37 Underway 18 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Polar Resolution at 17.3 kts bound Long Beach — its fifth consecutive day at 17.3 kts, the most sustained high-speed run recorded in this tracking period.
  • Washington at 15.3 kts bound Valdez — continuing its return to domestic ANS crude trade.
  • California bound Valdez — fifteenth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade after Japan voyage.
  • Utah Voyager at 13.2 kts bound San Francisco; Seakay Sky at 13.3 kts bound Port Everglades; West Virginia at 12.4 kts underway.
  • Polar Discovery at 11.7 kts; Texas Voyager at 10.1 kts — multiple ships underway at moderate speeds on Gulf and East Coast routes.
  • Seabulk Arctic at 11.2 kts; Texas at 13.5 kts — continued Gulf trade activity.
  • 29 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date, zero idle ships observed.
June 18, 2026 #
33 Underway · 22 In Port · 1 Drydock
33 Underway 22 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Polar Resolution at 17.3 kts bound Long Beach — its fourth consecutive day at 17.3 kts, one of the most sustained high-speed runs in this tracking period.
  • Hatteras Trader at 16.0 kts bound Corpus Christi — a new personal best under USMMI operation, up from 15.6 kts yesterday.
  • Washington at 15.3 kts bound Valdez; Polar Discovery at 11.7 kts; Polar Endeavour at 9.5 kts bound Long Beach — Polar-class fleet active across multiple routes.
  • California at 13.8 kts bound Valdez — fourteenth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; the longest consecutive service streak tracked for any vessel.
  • Seabulk Arctic at 10.8 kts bound Port Arthur; Seakay Star at 9.7 kts bound Port Arthur — two Gulf Coast product runs simultaneously.
  • Utah Voyager approaching San Francisco Bay at 0.1 kts; Texas at 13.5 kts underway.
  • 28 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed every single day, zero idle ships observed.
June 17, 2026 #
30 Underway · 25 In Port · 1 Drydock
30 Underway 25 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Polar Resolution at 17.3 kts bound Long Beach — its third consecutive day at 17.3 kts, now southbound after loading at Valdez. Among the fastest sustained speeds in this tracking period.
  • Hatteras Trader at 15.6 kts bound Corpus Christi — its highest recorded speed under new USMMI operation.
  • Washington at 15.3 kts bound Valdez; Polar Endeavour at 13.4 kts bound Long Beach; Polar Discovery at 11.7 kts — three Polar-class carriers simultaneously underway.
  • California at 13.8 kts bound Valdez — thirteenth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade after Japan voyage.
  • Heavy in-port count of 25 — the fleet cycling through port calls after the past week's high-activity period.
  • Seakay Star at 13.8 kts bound Port Arthur; Texas at 13.5 kts; Seabulk Pride approaching Port Everglades.
  • 27 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date, zero idle ships observed.
June 16, 2026 #
35 Underway · 20 In Port · 1 Drydock
35 Underway 20 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Polar Resolution at 17.3 kts bound Valdez — matching yesterday's reading; among the fastest speeds in this tracking period.
  • Washington at 15.3 kts and Polar Adventure at 15.4 kts both bound Valdez — two large crude carriers in simultaneous northbound transit to Alaska.
  • California at 13.8 kts bound Valdez — twelfth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade after Japan voyage.
  • Hatteras Trader at 13.8 kts bound Corpus Christi — a Gulf Coast product run under its new USMMI operation.
  • Polar Discovery at 15.4 kts; Polar Endeavour at 13.3 kts bound Long Beach — Polar-class fleet remains active.
  • Several ships arrived overnight bringing in-port count to 20: Alaskan Navigator, Evergreen State, Louisiana, Overseas Anacortes, Texas Voyager, and Utah Voyager all in port.
  • 26 days tracked since May 22 — all 56 ships employed on every date, zero idle ships observed.
June 15, 2026 #
41 Underway · 14 In Port · 1 Drydock
41 Underway 14 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Washington at 15.7 kts bound Valdez — the crude carrier accelerating toward Alaska on its return to domestic ANS trade.
  • California at 13.8 kts bound Valdez — eleventh straight day in domestic ANS crude trade after Japan voyage; a sustained period of coastwise service.
  • Alaskan Navigator arrived Valdez; Alaskan Frontier arrived Cherry Point — the ANS crude carrier fleet cycling through Alaska load ports.
  • Polar Adventure at 16.1 kts arrived Ferndale, WA; Polar Endeavour at 15.3 kts arrived Long Beach; Polar Resolution arrived Valdez after its 17.3 kts transit yesterday.
  • Sunshine State at 14.6 kts; West Virginia at 14.5 kts; American Phoenix at 14.4 kts — multiple ships at sustained high speeds.
  • Ohio at 13.3 kts bound Homer, AK; Overseas Houston at 12.8 kts bound Nikiski, AK — Alaska product tanker service continues for the sixth consecutive day.
  • Independence arrived Galveston; Garden State arrived Pascagoula; American Pride arrived Tampa.
June 14, 2026 #
43 Underway · 12 In Port · 1 Drydock
43 Underway 12 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Overseas Cascade at 18.3 kts — a new all-time speed record for this tracking period, surpassing Hatteras Trader's previous record of 17.6 kts set May 29.
  • Polar Resolution at 17.3 kts bound Valdez — second-fastest reading today and among the highest in the tracking period.
  • 43 ships underway — second-highest daily count recorded, just behind June 6's record of 44.
  • Washington at 15.9 kts bound Valdez; Alaskan Navigator at 15.6 kts also bound Valdez — the ANS crude carrier fleet in full motion.
  • California at 13.8 kts bound Valdez — tenth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade after Japan voyage.
  • American Phoenix at 16.2 kts; Polar Adventure at 16.1 kts bound Ferndale; Polar Endeavour at 15.3 kts bound Long Beach.
  • Ohio at 13.3 kts bound Homer, AK; Overseas Houston at 12.8 kts bound Nikiski, AK — Alaska product tanker service continues.
  • Independence at 14.5 kts bound Galveston; Garden State at 14.2 kts bound Pascagoula; Sunshine State at 14.2 kts.
June 13, 2026 #
37 Underway · 18 In Port · 1 Drydock
37 Underway 18 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • American Phoenix at 17.0 kts — among the fastest speeds recorded in this tracking period.
  • Washington at 12.3 kts bound Valdez — returning to domestic ANS crude trade after its Yeosu, Korea voyage; a notable shift back to coastwise service.
  • Polar Resolution at 16.4 kts bound Valdez; Polar Adventure at 16.1 kts bound Ferndale, WA; Polar Endeavour at 15.3 kts bound Long Beach; Polar Discovery at 15.8 kts — all four Polar-class crude carriers simultaneously underway.
  • Seakay Star at 15.9 kts bound Jacksonville; Seabulk Arctic at 15.7 kts bound Port Everglades; Seabulk Pride at 14.0 kts bound Port Everglades.
  • California at 13.8 kts bound Valdez — ninth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade.
  • Ohio at 13.3 kts bound Homer, AK; Overseas Houston at 12.8 kts bound Nikiski, AK — product tankers serving Alaska for the third consecutive day.
  • Florida still showing Honolulu as destination at low speed — likely at anchor or maneuvering into port.
June 12, 2026 #
40 Underway · 15 In Port · 1 Drydock
40 Underway 15 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Challenge making 17.2 kts bound Jacksonville — among the fastest speeds recorded in this tracking period.
  • Polar Adventure at 16.1 kts and Polar Endeavour at 15.3 kts both underway — the twin Polar-class northbound streak continues.
  • California at 13.8 kts bound Valdez — eighth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade; Alaskan Frontier at 10.0 kts and Alaskan Legend at 9.3 kts both bound northwest.
  • American Liberty at 12.8 kts bound Tampa; American Energy (LNG) at 8.3 kts bound Sabine, TX.
  • Golden State at 14.0 kts bound Lake Charles — completing Puerto Rico round trip; Overseas Tampa at 14.2 kts bound Lake Charles.
  • Florida arrived Honolulu — completing its Jones Act Hawaii trade voyage.
  • Ohio at 13.3 kts bound Homer, AK; Overseas Houston at 12.8 kts bound Nikiski, AK — two product tankers simultaneously serving Alaska again.
June 11, 2026 #
35 Underway · 19 In Port · 1 Drydock
35 Underway 19 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Polar Adventure at 16.1 kts and Polar Endeavour at 15.3 kts both bound Valdez — a third consecutive day of twin Polar-class crude carriers in fast northbound transit.
  • California at 13.8 kts bound Valdez — seventh straight day in domestic ANS crude trade after Japan voyage; a notable run of consistent service.
  • Alaskan Frontier at 10.0 kts and Alaskan Legend at 14.5 kts both underway — though Explorer and Navigator have arrived, two Alaskan-class carriers remain in transit.
  • Hatteras Trader continuing at 13.7 kts bound Savannah — second day underway under new name and operator.
  • Ohio at 13.3 kts bound Homer, AK; Overseas Houston at 12.8 kts bound Nikiski, AK — two product tankers simultaneously serving Alaska.
  • Overseas Anacortes at 14.5 kts bound Tampa; Seakay Star at 14.4 kts bound Port Everglades; American Phoenix at 15.3 kts.
  • Golden State departed San Juan and underway at 14.0 kts bound Lake Charles — completing the round-trip Puerto Rico trade voyage.
June 10, 2026 #
38 Underway · 17 In Port · 1 Drydock
38 Underway 17 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Polar Adventure at 16.1 kts and Polar Endeavour at 15.3 kts both bound Valdez — two Polar-class crude carriers simultaneously in fast transit to Alaska.
  • All four Alaskan-class crude carriers underway for a sixth consecutive day: Alaskan Explorer at 8.1 kts bound Big Stone Beach; Alaskan Frontier at 10.0 kts bound Valdez; Alaskan Legend at 14.5 kts bound Port Angeles; Alaskan Navigator at 3.3 kts approaching Long Beach.
  • California at 13.8 kts bound Valdez — sixth straight day in domestic ANS crude trade after Japan voyage.
  • Hatteras Trader underway at 13.7 kts bound Savannah — first time tracked underway under its new name and operator.
  • Garden State at 14.9 kts and Pelican State at 14.9 kts; Pennsylvania at 14.9 kts bound Port Arthur; Overseas Anacortes at 15.0 kts bound Tampa.
  • Florida continuing Hawaii transit at 13.7 kts — on course for Honolulu.
  • Empire State making 14.5 kts; Overseas Key West at 14.2 kts bound Port Everglades; Overseas Chinook at 14.1 kts.
June 9, 2026 #
37 Underway · 18 In Port · 1 Drydock
37 Underway 18 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Overseas Long Beach making 16.8 kts bound Cape Canaveral — matching Evergreen State's record from June 7, among the fastest readings in this tracking period.
  • All four Alaskan-class crude carriers remain simultaneously underway for a fifth consecutive day: Alaskan Explorer at 9.0 kts bound Big Stone Beach; Alaskan Frontier at 10.0 kts bound Valdez; Alaskan Legend at 14.5 kts bound Port Angeles; Alaskan Navigator at 8.2 kts bound Long Beach.
  • California at 13.8 kts bound Valdez — fifth day of confirmed return to domestic ANS crude trade.
  • Polar Adventure at 16.1 kts and Polar Endeavour at 15.3 kts, both bound Valdez; Overseas Martinez at 15.4 kts bound Jacksonville; Overseas Cascade at 15.5 kts bound Aransas Pass.
  • American Liberty at 14.7 kts bound Texas City; Lone Star State at 14.4 kts bound Tampa; Independence at 13.8 kts bound Tampa.
  • Overseas Houston at 12.8 kts bound Nikiski, AK — a West Coast-to-Alaska product tanker run.
  • Golden State arrived San Juan, Puerto Rico — completing its Jones Act Puerto Rico trade voyage.
June 8, 2026 #
39 Underway · 16 In Port · 1 Drydock
39 Underway 16 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Evergreen State making 16.8 kts — extending its own speed record set yesterday at 17.5 kts; among the fastest readings in this tracking period.
  • All four Alaskan-class crude carriers remain simultaneously underway for a fourth consecutive day: Alaskan Explorer at 11.3 kts bound Big Stone Beach; Alaskan Frontier at 10.0 kts bound Valdez; Alaskan Legend at 14.5 kts bound Valdez; Alaskan Navigator at 11.0 kts bound Long Beach.
  • California now showing destination Valdez at 13.9 kts — confirmed return to domestic ANS crude trade after Japan voyage.
  • Lone Star State at 15.1 kts bound Tampa; Overseas Cascade at 16.1 kts bound Aransas Pass; Polar Adventure at 16.1 kts bound Valdez; Polar Endeavour at 15.3 kts bound Valdez.
  • Independence at 13.6 kts bound Tampa — fully active coastwise trading since returning from Veracruz drydock.
  • Magnolia State at 14.6 kts bound Lake Charles; Overseas Martinez at 14.2 kts bound Jacksonville.
  • Hatteras Trader (formerly Seakay Valor, now operated by USMMI) showing destination New Orleans under new management.
June 7, 2026 #
38 Underway · 17 In Port · 1 Drydock
38 Underway 17 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Fleet settles back from yesterday's record 44 underway, with several ships arriving overnight. All four Alaskan-class crude carriers remain simultaneously underway for a third consecutive day.
  • Evergreen State making 17.5 kts — among the fastest speeds recorded in this tracking period.
  • Polar Endeavour at 15.3 kts bound Valdez; Polar Adventure at 14.0 kts bound Valdez; Seakay Sky at 14.3 kts bound Port Everglades.
  • California now showing destination Valdez — suggesting a return to domestic ANS crude trade after its Japan voyage.
  • Louisiana underway at 13.7 kts bound San Francisco; Overseas Martinez at 13.6 kts bound Jacksonville.
  • Florida continuing Hawaii transit at 13.7 kts; Golden State at 12.7 kts bound San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  • Overseas Tampa, Brenton Reef, Challenge, Garden State, and Pennsylvania all arrived at their respective ports since yesterday.
June 6, 2026 #
44 Underway · 11 In Port · 1 Drydock
44 Underway 11 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • 44 ships underway — the highest single-day count recorded since tracking began May 22. Only 11 ships in port, the lowest in-port count to date.
  • All four Alaskan-class crude carriers remain simultaneously underway: Alaskan Explorer bound Big Stone Beach, Alaskan Frontier and Alaskan Legend both bound Valdez, and Alaskan Navigator bound Long Beach.
  • Overseas Tampa making 16.6 kts bound Cape Canaveral — fastest speed recorded in this tracking period to date.
  • Brenton Reef underway at 14.8 kts bound Corpus Christi; Evergreen State at 14.2 kts; Polar Endeavour at 13.8 kts bound Valdez.
  • Florida continuing Hawaii transit at 13.7 kts; Golden State at 12.7 kts bound San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  • Seakay Sky at 13.1 kts bound Port Everglades; Overseas Long Beach at 13.4 kts bound Port Everglades.
  • California now showing destination Chiba, Japan — non-coastwise export voyage.
June 4, 2026 #
36 Underway · 19 In Port · 1 Drydock
36 Underway 19 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Alaskan Explorer underway at 13.2 kts bound Big Stone Beach, DE; Alaskan Frontier at 9.9 kts bound Valdez, AK; Alaskan Legend at 14.5 kts bound Valdez — three Alaskan-class crude carriers simultaneously underway.
  • Alaskan Navigator departed and now underway at 9.7 kts bound Long Beach — a rare southbound voyage for the Alaska tanker fleet.
  • American Energy (LNG carrier) underway at 12.5 kts bound Sabine, TX.
  • Florida underway at 13.7 kts bound Honolulu — a Jones Act Hawaii trade voyage.
  • Overseas Tampa underway at 13.8 kts bound Cape Canaveral; Overseas Cascade at 14.9 kts bound Aransas Pass.
  • Polar Adventure underway at 15.7 kts — fastest observed speed today; Polar Resolution at 13.8 kts bound Valdez.
  • Pennsylvania underway at 13.3 kts bound Port Everglades; Hatteras Trader at 13.4 kts bound New Orleans.
  • Washington underway at 14.8 kts bound Yeosu, Korea — a non-coastwise voyage.
June 3, 2026 #
33 Underway · 22 In Port · 1 Drydock
33 Underway 22 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Alaskan Explorer departed Ingleside, TX and underway at 13.2 kts bound Big Stone Beach, DE — back on its Gulf-to-East Coast crude run.
  • Alaskan Frontier now underway at 9.8 kts bound Valdez, AK — loaded at Long Beach and returning north to reload ANS crude.
  • American Liberty making 14.9 kts bound Tampa; American Phoenix at 15.7 kts bound Aransas Pass.
  • California underway at 14.1 kts bound Anegasaki, Japan — an export voyage outside the Jones Act trade.
  • Polar Resolution underway at 13.8 kts bound Valdez; Ohio underway bound Anacortes.
  • Pennsylvania and Lone Star State both underway with listed destinations.
  • Washington underway at 14.8 kts bound Yeosu, Korea — a non-coastwise voyage.
June 2, 2026 #
31 Underway · 24 In Port · 1 Drydock
31 Underway 24 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Independence arrived Port Everglades — completing its first full coastwise voyage since returning from Veracruz drydock. The ship is now fully back in service.
  • Alaskan Legend arrived Cherry Point, WA after loading at Valdez.
  • Polar Endeavour arrived Long Beach after transiting from the Gulf of Alaska.
  • Sunshine State arrived after an extended Pacific transit from Subic Bay, Philippines.
  • Golden State departed bound San Juan, Puerto Rico — a Jones Act domestic voyage.
  • Sulphur Enterprise and Texas Voyager both departed this morning.
  • Overseas Anacortes, Overseas Chinook, Louisiana, and California Voyager all arrived, adding to the in-port count.
June 1, 2026 #
37 Underway · 18 In Port · 1 Drydock
37 Underway 18 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • American Energy (LNG carrier) departed Guayanilla, Puerto Rico bound Sabine, TX — resuming domestic LNG trade after a port call.
  • Independence underway in the Florida Straits bound Port Everglades at 13.2 kts — first full coastwise voyage since Veracruz drydock.
  • Oregon, Overseas Boston, Overseas Key West, Overseas Martinez, Pelican State, Seakay Sky, Seakay Star, and West Virginia all departed today.
  • Polar Adventure arrived Anacortes after transiting from Long Beach.
  • Lone Star State arrived Port Everglades; Ohio arrived Long Beach; Hatteras Trader arrived Savannah.
  • Louisiana arrived Seattle after departing Portland.
May 31, 2026 #
33 Underway · 22 In Port · 1 Drydock
33 Underway 22 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Independence departed Corpus Christi bound Port Everglades at 13.2 kts — fully returning to coastwise service after Veracruz drydock.
  • Brenton Reef underway at 15.9 kts bound Houston after departing Corpus Christi.
  • American Liberty departed Tampa; Seabulk Pride and Overseas Nikiski also departed.
  • Mariner arrived Charleston; Oregon arrived; Golden State arrived; Texas Voyager arrived.
  • Overseas Houston arrived Homer, AK; Overseas Martinez arrived Port Everglades.
  • Florida departed Jacksonville and is now underway.
May 30, 2026 #
28 Underway · 27 In Port · 1 Drydock
28 Underway 27 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Heaviest in-port day observed to date, with 27 ships alongside — consistent with the natural rhythm of a fully employed fleet cycling through port calls.
  • Alaskan Frontier arrived Long Beach; American Endurance arrived Long Beach; American Energy arrived Guayanilla, PR.
  • Florida arrived; Louisiana arrived Portland; Polar Resolution arrived Port Angeles.
  • Seakay Sky, Hatteras Trader, Texas Voyager, and Utah Voyager all arrived.
  • Empire State, Garden State, Ohio, Overseas Anacortes, and Sunshine State all departed this morning.
  • Pelican State departed bound Tampa; Overseas Cascade departed early morning.
May 29, 2026 #
38 Underway · 17 In Port · 1 Drydock
38 Underway 17 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Independence underway in the Gulf of Mexico bound Port Everglades at 14.6 kts — first full coastwise voyage since returning from Veracruz drydock.
  • Brenton Reef departed Corpus Christi bound Houston; Challenge departed Jacksonville.
  • Hatteras Trader making 17.6 kts — fastest speed recorded in this tracking period — bound Charleston.
  • Sulphur Enterprise departed bound Tampa; Overseas Tampa departed bound Lake Charles.
  • Pennsylvania arrived Lake Charles; Overseas Key West arrived.
May 28, 2026 #
32 Underway · 23 In Port · 1 Drydock
32 Underway 23 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Heavy arrival activity overnight: Alaskan Frontier, American Freedom, American Liberty, American Pride, California Voyager, Challenge, Garden State, Ohio, Overseas Anacortes, Pennsylvania, Seabulk Arctic, and Sulphur Enterprise all arrived.
  • Independence confirmed departed Corpus Christi — leaving behind its Veracruz drydock period, now classified as employed/underway. Only Polar Enterprise remains in drydock.
  • Polar Resolution departed Port Angeles bound Valdez.
  • Pelican State and Overseas Cascade departed this morning.
May 27, 2026 #
38 Underway · 17 In Port · 1 Drydock
38 Underway 17 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Independence arrived Corpus Christi after departing Veracruz drydock — fully back in service. Drydock count drops to 1 (Polar Enterprise only).
  • Alaskan Navigator departed Cherry Point bound Valdez.
  • Polar Discovery departed bound Valdez; Louisiana departed bound Portland OR.
  • American Freedom arrived Long Beach; Overseas Tampa arrived; Overseas Chinook arrived Houston.
  • Empire State, Evergreen State, Hatteras Trader, and Mariner all arrived at their respective ports.
May 26, 2026 #
40 Underway · 15 In Port · 1 Drydock
40 Underway 15 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Busiest day observed to date with 40 ships underway simultaneously — strong evidence of a fully saturated fleet.
  • Alaskan Explorer departed Big Stone Beach overnight and underway bound Corpus Christi.
  • Independence underway in Gulf of Mexico bound Corpus Christi — confirmed departing Veracruz drydock.
  • Polar Discovery departed bound Valdez; Louisiana underway bound Portland OR.
  • Overseas Tampa, Overseas Key West, Sulphur Enterprise all departed.
  • 56/56 employed; only Polar Enterprise in drydock (Goseong, South Korea).
May 25, 2026 #
35 Underway · 20 In Port · 1 Drydock
35 Underway 20 In Port 1 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Independence showing destination Corpus Christi — confirmed departing Veracruz drydock after scheduled maintenance at TNG Shipyard. Classified as employed.
  • Polar Discovery departed Long Beach bound Valdez; American Freedom underway at 13.1 kts bound Long Beach.
  • Polar Resolution making 16.7 kts — one of the faster transits observed — bound Valdez.
  • Polar Endeavour underway at 14.9 kts also bound Valdez — three Polar-class crude carriers simultaneously in transit to Alaska.
  • Alaskan Frontier confirmed underway at 8.5 kts bound Long Beach, ETA May 27; draught 18.9m — essentially fully loaded with ANS crude.
May 24, 2026 #
31 Underway · 23 In Port · 2 Drydock
31 Underway 23 In Port 2 Drydock 56 Employed
  • American Phoenix arrived Port Arthur, TX — completing a voyage from Marcus Hook, PA (PADD 1 to PADD 3).
  • Overseas Cascade arrived Port Arthur this morning; Overseas Nikiski arrived Richmond, CA; West Virginia arrived Martinez, CA.
  • Overseas Boston arrived Martinez; Utah Voyager arrived Long Beach; Empire State arrived Anacortes.
  • American Freedom underway bound Long Beach; Alaskan Legend underway at 14.7 kts bound Valdez.
  • Polar Endeavour underway at 14.9 kts bound Valdez; Polar Resolution underway at 16.7 kts bound Valdez.
May 23, 2026 #
30 Underway · 24 In Port · 2 Drydock
30 Underway 24 In Port 2 Drydock 56 Employed
  • American Phoenix arrived Port Arthur, TX — prior voyage from Marcus Hook, PA confirmed in port call records.
  • American Freedom departed Cherry Point, WA bound Long Beach at 13.1 kts.
  • Overseas Cascade arrived Port Arthur; Overseas Nikiski arrived Richmond, CA; Overseas Boston arrived Martinez, CA.
  • West Virginia arrived Martinez; Utah Voyager arrived Long Beach; Polar Discovery arrived Long Beach.
  • 8 ships previously showing no ATD data confirmed in port following arrival — "no ATD" indicates vessel at berth, not idleness.
May 22, 2026 — Tracking Begins #
27 Underway · 27 In Port · 2 Drydock
27 Underway 27 In Port 2 Drydock 56 Employed
  • Initial snapshot established. All 56 Jones Act tankers confirmed employed via AIS position and port call data from VesselFinder.
  • Independence at Veracruz, Mexico — confirmed at TNG Shipyard for scheduled drydock/maintenance.
  • Polar Enterprise at Goseong, South Korea — scheduled drydock at Korean shipyard. Jones Act vessels regularly use foreign yards for maintenance as the law requires only that they be built in the U.S.
  • Alaskan Explorer at Big Stone Beach Anchorage, DE at 15.7m draught — still loaded with Alaska North Slope crude after departure from Ingleside, TX.
  • Polar Endeavour and Polar Resolution both underway bound Valdez at high speed — crude carriers in ballast heading north to load.
  • The 8 ships showing no ATD at time of snapshot were confirmed in port on active cargo operations — vessels at berth do not log an ATD until departure.