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Tug
LAURA M
Tug · last seen Jun 2026 · MMSI 235007548 · Call sign VQBU3
Not yet on Master's MateType
Tug
Length
20 m
Beam
7 m
Draft
1.8 m
Call sign
VQBU3
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
7
LAURA M is a 20-metre tug. Her hull carries a beam of 7 m and a draft measuring 1.8 metres. On the registers she's MMSI 235007548, call sign VQBU3. LAURA M belongs on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network, a free safety net shared by boats the world over.
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About LAURA M
What kind of vessel is LAURA M?
LAURA M is a Tug.
What is LAURA M's MMSI?
LAURA M's MMSI is 235007548. Call sign VQBU3.
How big is LAURA M?
LAURA M is about 20 m long, 7 m on the beam, drawing 1.8 m.
Is LAURA M on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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