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Commercial Fishing Vessel
SKIP
U.S. Official No. 257856
Not yet on Master's MateType
Commercial Fishing Vessel
Flag
USALength
13.4 m
Beam
4.2 m
Draft
2 m
First reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
1
An American working fishing vessel, SKIP measures 13.4 metres. Below, she has a beam measuring 4.2 metres and a draft measuring 2 metres. Find her under U.S. official number 257856. SKIP belongs on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network, a free safety net shared by boats the world over.
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Weather & Routing
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Systems Monitoring
Batteries, bilge, tanks, Victron & NMEA 2000 telemetry — your whole boat on one dashboard.
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.
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About SKIP
What kind of vessel is SKIP?
SKIP is a Commercial Fishing Vessel flagged to United States of America.
What is SKIP's U.S. Official No.?
SKIP's U.S. Official No. is 257856.
How big is SKIP?
SKIP is about 13.4 m long, 4.2 m on the beam, drawing 2 m.
Is SKIP on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If SKIP is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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