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Towing Vessel
ERNEST M
U.S. Official No. 272212
Not yet on Master's MateType
Towing Vessel
Flag
USALength
19.6 m
Beam
6 m
Draft
2.5 m
First reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
1
ERNEST M, an American utility boat, measures 19.6 metres on deck. She carries 6 metres in the beam and a 2.5-metre draft. She's on record as U.S. official number 272212. There's a place for ERNEST M on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, community-driven, like AAA for the ocean.
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Systems Monitoring
Batteries, bilge, tanks, Victron & NMEA 2000 telemetry — your whole boat on one dashboard.
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.
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
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Hail Any Captain
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About ERNEST M
What kind of vessel is ERNEST M?
ERNEST M is a Towing Vessel flagged to United States of America.
What is ERNEST M's U.S. Official No.?
ERNEST M's U.S. Official No. is 272212.
How big is ERNEST M?
ERNEST M is about 19.6 m long, 6 m on the beam, drawing 2.5 m.
Is ERNEST M on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If ERNEST M is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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