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Towing Vessel
SHEPCO NO 5
U.S. Official No. 239279
Not yet on Master's Mate
Type
Towing Vessel
Flag
USA
Length
10.8 m
Beam
4.6 m
Draft
1.2 m
First reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
1
SHEPCO NO 5 flies the American flag — a 10.8-metre working craft. Her hull carries a beam measuring 4.6 metres and a draft of 1.2 m. Officially she's U.S. official number 239279. Working vessels like SHEPCO NO 5 are never truly alone on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, with a fleet on watch.
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