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Towing Vessel
SOCONY 8
U.S. Official No. 223246
Not yet on Master's MateType
Towing Vessel
Flag
USALength
30.5 m
Beam
7.3 m
Draft
3.7 m
First reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
1
SOCONY 8 is an American working vessel, 30.5 metres on deck. Her hull carries a 7.3 m beam and a draft measuring 3.7 metres. On the registers she's U.S. official number 223246. Give SOCONY 8 the backing of the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, and a fleet that has her back.
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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 SOCONY 8
What kind of vessel is SOCONY 8?
SOCONY 8 is a Towing Vessel flagged to United States of America.
What is SOCONY 8's U.S. Official No.?
SOCONY 8's U.S. Official No. is 223246.
How big is SOCONY 8?
SOCONY 8 is about 30.5 m long, 7.3 m on the beam, drawing 3.7 m.
Is SOCONY 8 on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If SOCONY 8 is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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