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Towing Vessel
RESCUE IV
U.S. Official No. 1278424
Not yet on Master's MateType
Towing Vessel
Flag
USALength
8.2 m
Beam
2.6 m
Draft
1.2 m
Hull ID
WCG00180D303
First reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
1
RESCUE IV is an American working craft, 8.2 metres LOA. She has a 2.6-metre beam and a draft of 1.2 m. Officially she's U.S. official number 1278424. Working vessels like RESCUE IV are never truly alone on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, with a fleet on watch.
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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.
Weather & Routing
GRIB wind, swell & current on the chart. Plan passages with ETA-calibrated forecasts per leg.
Distress Mesh
Mayday & Pan-Pan that ripple out to nearby cruisers — a watch network that has your back.
Anchor Watch
GPS-precise drag alarms that actually wake you — and your whole crew. Sleep through the night.
Worldwide Charts
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Onboard Cameras
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Hail Any Captain
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About RESCUE IV
What kind of vessel is RESCUE IV?
RESCUE IV is a Towing Vessel flagged to United States of America.
What is RESCUE IV's U.S. Official No.?
RESCUE IV's U.S. Official No. is 1278424.
How big is RESCUE IV?
RESCUE IV is about 8.2 m long, 2.6 m on the beam, drawing 1.2 m.
Is RESCUE IV on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If RESCUE IV is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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