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Port Friendly

Where is the Port?
FRIENDLY is located near the monitored sea lanes. The official UN/LOCODE of this port is USFND.

How many vessels are in Friendly port?
There are currently 7 vessels in port and 4 vessels recently departed.

Port map updates in near real-time from AIS snapshots and route transitions. Use the vessel-type filters and names toggle in the map control.


Most frequent incoming origins

No route destination distribution yet.

Most frequent outgoing destinations

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You can see routes between ports on port-to-port analytics.


Recent vessel arrivals at the port

Latest available transitions/port-call records (UTC). Total: 4
2025-09-15 05:40 UTC · 'ELIZABETH R'
IMO: 7398250, MMSI: 367546910 | Type:
2025-09-08 22:21 UTC · US flagJAMES G HINES
IMO: 100561613, MMSI: 367660660 | Type:
2025-09-08 11:18 UTC · 'KENTUCKY'
IMO: 101219823, MMSI: 367434580 | Type:
2025-09-06 00:02 UTC · US flagCincinnati
IMO: 8976499, MMSI: 366856460 | Type: Service Ship

Recent vessel departures from the port

Latest available transitions/port-call records (UTC). Total: 4
2025-09-15 05:40 UTC · 'ELIZABETH R'
IMO: 7398250, MMSI: 367546910 | Type:
2025-09-08 22:21 UTC · US flagJAMES G HINES
IMO: 100561613, MMSI: 367660660 | Type:
2025-09-08 11:18 UTC · 'KENTUCKY'
IMO: 101219823, MMSI: 367434580 | Type:
2025-09-06 00:02 UTC · US flagCincinnati
IMO: 8976499, MMSI: 366856460 | Type: Service Ship

Shipping companies (lines) whose ships most often called at the port Friendly:

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Port summary

Port congestion score

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Vessel type distribution for the last 3 months:

Other Type · 1 calls (50%)
Unknown · 1 calls (50%)

Most frequent incoming origins

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Most frequent outgoing destinations

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Vessels currently in port

Detected by latest AIS in the extended port area, latest 72 hours (deduplicated by vessel).

LINDA TAYLOR
Type: Unknown | IMO: 0, MMSI: 367755550 | AIS: 2026-04-10 08:15:01 UTC
DANNY L WHITFORD
Type: Unknown | IMO: 0, MMSI: 367390870 | AIS: 2026-04-10 08:14:42 UTC
MMSI 367139000
Type: Unknown | IMO: 0, MMSI: 367139000 | AIS: 2026-04-10 08:13:23 UTC
US flagJENNIFER ANN
Type: Towing | IMO: 8836546, MMSI: 368033840 | AIS: 2026-04-10 08:08:25 UTC
US flagHALEY MICHELLE
Type: Other Type | IMO: 0, MMSI: 368274610 | AIS: 2026-04-10 08:05:55 UTC
US flagSAMUEL J
Type: Towing | IMO: 0, MMSI: 368269040 | AIS: 2026-04-10 08:01:04 UTC
'BETTY LOU'
Type: Unknown | IMO: 0, MMSI: 367471930 | AIS: 2026-04-10 04:32:23 UTC

Expected arrivals

Forecast from transitions and inferred destination signals.

No expected arrivals found for next 10 days.

Port in news

Mentions from Topos news feed and spotlights.

Iran opens Strait of Hormuz to friendly nations amid ongoing war
people_culture · 2026-04-05 19:08:45
TEHRAN — Iran has formally exempted Iraq from all restrictions on passage through the Strait of Hormuz, allowing Iraqi oil tankers to transit the strategic waterway while maintaining its blockade against vessels linked to the United States and Israel.
Iran eases passage for 'friendly' vessels across Hormuz | Daily Sabah - Daily Sabah
people_culture · 2026-04-03 16:53:00
Iran eases passage for 'friendly' vessels across Hormuz | Daily Sabah Daily Sabah
Iran eases passage for 'friendly' vessels across Hormuz | Daily Sabah - dailysabah.com
people_culture · 2026-04-03 16:53:00
Iran eases passage for 'friendly' vessels across Hormuz | Daily Sabah dailysabah.com
Bloomberg: Secret Codes and Yuan Fees or Cryoto - Gets Ships Through Iran’s Hormuz Tollbooth
reddit:r/maritime · 2026-04-01 22:11:00
Vessels wanting to transit the strategic waterway need to be from friendly countries, and some have to pay fees in Chinese currency or crypto before being escorted through the strait. The operator of an oil tanker stuck in the Persian Gulf received a proposal to sail safely out through the Strait of Hormuz escorted by the Iranian Navy if it changed its registration and raised the flag of Pakistan. Iran's Islamic Revo
Bloomberg: Secret Codes and Yuan Fees or Cryoto - Gets Ships Through Iran’s Hormuz Tollbooth
freight_commodity_indices · 2026-04-01 22:11:00
Vessels wanting to transit the strategic waterway need to be from friendly countries, and some have to pay fees in Chinese currency or crypto before being escorted through the strait. The operator of an oil tanker stuck in the Persian Gulf received a proposal to sail safely ou...
Two Large Chinese Container Ships Turn Back After Attempting Transit Through Strait Of Hormuz
people_culture · 2026-03-28 11:27:16
This happened even though Iran said vessels from friendly nations, including China, could pass through the strait.
'Friendly nations' only: Iran allows India, Russia, China and 2 other countries to use Strait of Hormuz amid war.
reddit:r/worldnews · 2026-03-27 03:55:22
submitted by /u/dude-its_okay [link] [comments]
Shinkurushima Sanoyas Shipbuilding obtains the World’s First Approval in Principle (AiP) for ‘Liquefied CO2 Carrier intended to Socket SPAR Unit for injection facility’
Hellenic Shipping News · 2026-03-26 18:00:43
Shinkurushima Sanoyas Shipbuilding is pleased to announce that it has obtained the world’s first Approval in Principle (AiP) from ClassNK for ‘Liquefied CO2 Carrier intended to Socket SPAR Unit for injection facility’ developed as part of the commissioned project of the Environmentally Friendly CCUS Demonstration Hub and Supply Chain Development Project of Japan’s Ministry of ...
Friendly Nations: Iran Allows India, Pakistan, 3 other nations to use strait of hormuz
reddit:r/worldnews · 2026-03-26 06:38:30
submitted by /u/Dry_Lack_2262 [link] [comments]
Port of San Diego scales up habitat-friendly shoreline programme
ports_congestion · 2026-03-24 12:00:19
The Port of San Diego is expanding its habitat-friendly shoreline initiative following the demonstrated success of a pilot project at Harbor Island, awarding a US$ 2.9 million construction contract to Power Engineering Construction for two new installations across San Diego Ba...
Korean shipbuilders drive electric-propulsion push with batteries and nuclear
technology_regulation · 2026-03-23 11:00:45
As environmental regulations tighten in line with the global decarbonization trend and the shipbuilding and shipping industries accelerate the development of eco-friendly ship technologies, marine engine makers are also moving in earnest to enter the electric-propulsion vessel...
Korean shipbuilders drive electric-propulsion push with batteries and nuclear
Hellenic Shipping News · 2026-03-23 11:00:45
As environmental regulations tighten in line with the global decarbonization trend and the shipbuilding and shipping industries accelerate the development of eco-friendly ship technologies, marine engine makers are also moving in earnest to enter the electric-propulsion vessel market. Companies are drawing attention as they pursue different strategies around a market for electric-propulsion vessels that has ...
Two Russian Cargoes Offer Temporary Relief for Cuba's Energy Emergency
sanctions_shadow_enforcement · 2026-03-20 13:00:00
Cuba is set to soon receive two Russian cargoes of crude and diesel amid the U.S. energy blockade that has caused an unprecedented power crisis in the country. The shipments from Russia, which considers Cuba as one of few “friendly countries”, could test the U.S. resolve to co...
World’s Largest LNG Plant Suffers Extensive Damage, Qatar Says
people_culture · 2026-03-19 05:53:42
submitted by /u/Friendly-Maximum-544 [link] [comments]
World’s Largest LNG Plant Suffers Extensive Damage, Qatar Says
reddit:r/worldnews · 2026-03-19 05:53:42
submitted by /u/Friendly-Maximum-544 [link] [comments]
Wagner Group mercenaries are now guarding Russia’s shadow tanker fleet
sanctions_shadow_enforcement · 2026-03-17 08:00:00
Two-man mercenary teams are now present on many Russian “shadow fleet” vessels, discouraging boarding attempts from unfriendly nations. Russia’s infamous Wagner Group mercenary group lives on. It may ...
Mid-sized shipyards sharpen specialties, achieve record profits
Hellenic Shipping News · 2026-03-13 11:00:41
HJ Shipbuilding & Construction, based at the Yeongdo Shipyard in Busan, secured an order worth 353.2 billion Korean won on the 10th of last month for two 11,000 TEU (1 TEU equals one 20-foot container) eco-friendly container ships from a European shipping company. This marks the first time in approximately 90 years since the shipyard’s ...
Mid-sized shipyards sharpen specialties, achieve record profits
people_culture · 2026-03-13 11:00:41
HJ Shipbuilding & Construction, based at the Yeongdo Shipyard in Busan, secured an order worth 353.2 billion Korean won on the 10th of last month for two 11,000 TEU (1 TEU equals one 20-foot container) eco-friendly container ships from a European shipping company. This marks t...
Mid-sized shipyards sharpen specialties, achieve record profits
freight_commodity_indices · 2026-03-13 11:00:41
HJ Shipbuilding & Construction, based at the Yeongdo Shipyard in Busan, secured an order worth 353.2 billion Korean won on the 10th of last month for two 11,000 TEU (1 TEU equals one 20-foot container) eco-friendly container ships from a European shipping company. This marks t...
Sanmar Delivers Four Electric Tugs to BOTAŞ
people_culture · 2026-03-06 15:10:47
Sanmar has held a ceremony to mark the delivery of four of its fully electric ElectRA tugboats to Türkiye’s state-owned crude oil and natural gas pipelines and trading company, BOTAŞ.The four eco-friendly, emissions-free harbor tugs are based…
Sinking of IRIS Dena, humanitarian and diplomatic angle
reddit:r/maritime · 2026-03-04 17:34:19
Hi, Just saw the news about sinking of IRIS Dena and I'm wondering the rules and conventions regarding this. Dena was returning from Visakapatanam (Vizag) in India, which is a friendly country of US. Since the ship was returning from a neutral country from a peaceful mission, is it legal to attack it ? Just learned that US navy was also participating in the international fleet review in Vizag. So IRNA and US-Navy pro
Sinking of IRIS Dena, humanitarian and diplomatic angle
migration_humanitarian · 2026-03-04 17:34:19
Hi, Just saw the news about sinking of IRIS Dena and I'm wondering the rules and conventions regarding this. Dena was returning from Visakapatanam (Vizag) in India, which is a friendly country of US. Since the ship was returning from a neutral country from a peaceful mission, ...
United European Car Carriers lifts newbuild tally to four
Splash247 · 2026-03-04 03:30:43
Oslo-based United European Car Carriers (UECC) is expanding its fleet with an order for two more eco-friendly car carriers in China. The shortsea roro operator, jointly owned by Wallenius Lines and Nippon Yusen Kaisha, has signed for a pair of 3,000 ceu vessels at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard Nanjing. The latest contract takes UECC’s orderbook …
United European Car Carriers lifts newbuild tally to four
ais_anomalies · 2026-03-04 03:00:43
Oslo-based United European Car Carriers (UECC) is expanding its fleet with an order for two more eco-friendly car carriers in China. The shortsea roro operator, jointly owned by Wallenius Lines and Nippon Yusen Kaisha, has signed for a pair of 3,000 ceu vessels at China Mercha...
United European Car Carriers lifts newbuild tally to four
ais_anomalies · 2026-03-03 17:10:43
Oslo-based United European Car Carriers (UECC) is expanding its fleet with an order for two more eco-friendly car carriers in China. The shortsea roro operator, jointly owned by Wallenius Lines and Nippon Yusen Kaisha, has signed for a pair of 3,000 ceu vessels at China Mercha...
Trump suggests "friendly takeover" of Cuba, stating Cuba needs help - after blocking US fuel and other foreign aid to Cuba
reddit:r/worldnews · 2026-03-03 09:04:09
submitted by /u/wheresmystache3 [link] [comments]
Trump suggests "friendly takeover" of Cuba, stating Cuba needs help - after blocking US fuel and other foreign aid to Cuba
sanctions_shadow_enforcement · 2026-03-03 09:04:09
submitted by /u/wheresmystache3 [link] [comments]
S. Korea's Lee hopes to improve ties with Japan for "friendly new world"
reddit:r/worldnews · 2026-03-01 05:57:19
submitted by /u/Saltedline [link] [comments]
Trump raises prospect of 'friendly takeover' of Cuba, says Rubio in talks
reddit:r/worldnews · 2026-02-27 19:25:37
submitted by /u/prlhr [link] [comments]
Trump raises prospect of 'friendly takeover' of Cuba, says Rubio in talks
ais_anomalies · 2026-02-27 19:25:37
submitted by /u/prlhr [link] [comments]