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Passenger (Uninspected)
NECESSITY
U.S. Official No. 1291008
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Passenger (Uninspected)
Flag
USALength
12.8 m
Beam
3.6 m
Draft
2.1 m
Hull ID
IGG42029E818
First reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
1
NECESSITY is an American passenger vessel — 12.8 metres overall. NECESSITY has a beam measuring 3.6 metres and a 2.1 m draft. Look for U.S. official number 1291008. NECESSITY belongs on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network, a free safety net shared by boats the world over.
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About NECESSITY
What kind of vessel is NECESSITY?
NECESSITY is a Passenger (Uninspected) flagged to United States of America.
What is NECESSITY's U.S. Official No.?
NECESSITY's U.S. Official No. is 1291008.
How big is NECESSITY?
NECESSITY is about 12.8 m long, 3.6 m on the beam, drawing 2.1 m.
Is NECESSITY on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If NECESSITY is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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