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Towing Vessel

TOW BOAT U.S. III

U.S. Official No. 1287438

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Type

Towing Vessel

Flag

USA

Length

7.6 m

Beam

2.6 m

Draft

0.5 m

First reported

Jun 2026

AIS reports

TOW BOAT U.S. III, an utility vessel listed on the the United States registry, measures 7.6 metres on deck. She carries a 2.6 m beam and a 0.5-metre draft. She's listed under U.S. official number 1287438. TOW BOAT U.S. III can join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network for free: think of it as a watch network that has every boat's back.

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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

Navionics-grade vector charts, satellite & raster overlays, online or off. Your whole cruising ground.

Onboard Cameras

Watch your boat from anywhere — live feeds and 24h recording, straight from your gateway.

Hail Any Captain

A verified captains directory + direct hailing. Reach the boat next to you, or across the bay.

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About TOW BOAT U.S. III

What kind of vessel is TOW BOAT U.S. III?

TOW BOAT U.S. III is a Towing Vessel flagged to United States of America.

What is TOW BOAT U.S. III's U.S. Official No.?

TOW BOAT U.S. III's U.S. Official No. is 1287438.

How big is TOW BOAT U.S. III?

TOW BOAT U.S. III is about 7.6 m long, 2.6 m on the beam, drawing 0.5 m.

Is TOW BOAT U.S. III on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?

Not yet. If TOW BOAT U.S. III is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).