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Passenger (Inspected)
THE BASSMAN
U.S. Official No. 263861
Not yet on Master's MateType
Passenger (Inspected)
Flag
USALength
17.8 m
Beam
4.8 m
Draft
2.1 m
First reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
1
THE BASSMAN, a passenger boat listed on the the United States registry, measures 17.8 metres on deck. She carries a 4.8-metre beam and a 2.1 m draft. Her registration reads U.S. official number 263861. Put THE BASSMAN on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free to claim, with a whole fleet watching out for her.
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Distress Mesh
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Batteries, bilge, tanks, Victron & NMEA 2000 telemetry — your whole boat on one dashboard.
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Anchor Watch
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About THE BASSMAN
What kind of vessel is THE BASSMAN?
THE BASSMAN is a Passenger (Inspected) flagged to United States of America.
What is THE BASSMAN's U.S. Official No.?
THE BASSMAN's U.S. Official No. is 263861.
How big is THE BASSMAN?
THE BASSMAN is about 17.8 m long, 4.8 m on the beam, drawing 2.1 m.
Is THE BASSMAN on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If THE BASSMAN is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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