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Recreational
HERON
U.S. Official No. 1044908
Not yet on Master's MateType
Recreational
Flag
USALength
14 m
Beam
4.2 m
Draft
1.9 m
Hull ID
BEY68004F697
First reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
1
HERON is a pleasure craft hailing from the United States, 14 metres in length. She's built with a beam measuring 4.2 metres and a 1.9 m draft. Look for U.S. official number 1044908. Join HERON to the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, and built by cruisers for cruisers.
Free forever · No credit card · for recreational captains
Keep HERON looked after — even when you’re not aboard.
Anchor alarms that wake you, a live camera at the dock, and weather you can trust before every run.
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Wherever HERON roams, you're never out there alone.
Thousands of cruisers on the Master's Mate Network — ready to help the moment something goes wrong.
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Joining the Safety Initiative Network doesn't just put HERON on the map. It hands you the full bridge:
Anchor Watch
GPS-precise drag alarms that actually wake you — and your whole crew. Sleep through the night.
Onboard Cameras
Watch your boat from anywhere — live feeds and 24h recording, straight from your gateway.
Weather & Routing
GRIB wind, swell & current on the chart. Plan passages with ETA-calibrated forecasts per leg.
Worldwide Charts
Navionics-grade vector charts, satellite & raster overlays, online or off. Your whole cruising ground.
Systems Monitoring
Batteries, bilge, tanks, Victron & NMEA 2000 telemetry — your whole boat on one dashboard.
Live AIS & Traffic
See every vessel around you in real time. Closest-approach warnings before they matter.
Distress Mesh
Mayday & Pan-Pan that ripple out to nearby cruisers — a watch network that has your back.
Hail Any Captain
A verified captains directory + direct hailing. Reach the boat next to you, or across the bay.
Claim HERON and switch it all on
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About HERON
What kind of vessel is HERON?
HERON is a Recreational flagged to United States of America.
What is HERON's U.S. Official No.?
HERON's U.S. Official No. is 1044908.
How big is HERON?
HERON is about 14 m long, 4.2 m on the beam, drawing 1.9 m.
Is HERON on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If HERON is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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