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Towing Vessel
BUTCH GIBSON
U.S. Official No. 1281228
Not yet on Master's MateType
Towing Vessel
Flag
USALength
7.6 m
Beam
4.2 m
Draft
1.8 m
First reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
1
BUTCH GIBSON, a work boat registered in the United States, measures 7.6 metres on deck. She has a beam measuring 4.2 metres and a draft measuring 1.8 metres. Find her under U.S. official number 1281228. Bring BUTCH GIBSON aboard the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, and every captain on it has the others' backs.
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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
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About BUTCH GIBSON
What kind of vessel is BUTCH GIBSON?
BUTCH GIBSON is a Towing Vessel flagged to United States of America.
What is BUTCH GIBSON's U.S. Official No.?
BUTCH GIBSON's U.S. Official No. is 1281228.
How big is BUTCH GIBSON?
BUTCH GIBSON is about 7.6 m long, 4.2 m on the beam, drawing 1.8 m.
Is BUTCH GIBSON on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If BUTCH GIBSON is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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