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Commercial Fishing Vessel
PEN 8
U.S. Official No. 261986
Not yet on Master's MateType
Commercial Fishing Vessel
Flag
USALength
8.7 m
Beam
3.1 m
Draft
1.1 m
First reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
1
PEN 8 is an American 8.7-metre fishing vessel. She carries a beam measuring 3.1 metres and a 1.1 m draft. Look for U.S. official number 261986. PEN 8 can join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network free, for live AIS, weather, and a network of boats ready to help when it counts.
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Joining the Safety Initiative Network doesn't just put PEN 8 on the map. It hands you the full bridge:
Live AIS & Traffic
See every vessel around you in real time. Closest-approach warnings before they matter.
Weather & Routing
GRIB wind, swell & current on the chart. Plan passages with ETA-calibrated forecasts per leg.
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.
Worldwide Charts
Navionics-grade vector charts, satellite & raster overlays, online or off. Your whole cruising ground.
Onboard Cameras
Watch your boat from anywhere — live feeds and 24h recording, straight from your gateway.
Hail Any Captain
A verified captains directory + direct hailing. Reach the boat next to you, or across the bay.
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About PEN 8
What kind of vessel is PEN 8?
PEN 8 is a Commercial Fishing Vessel flagged to United States of America.
What is PEN 8's U.S. Official No.?
PEN 8's U.S. Official No. is 261986.
How big is PEN 8?
PEN 8 is about 8.7 m long, 3.1 m on the beam, drawing 1.1 m.
Is PEN 8 on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If PEN 8 is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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