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Towing Vessel
DES PLAINES
U.S. Official No. 272721
Not yet on Master's MateType
Towing Vessel
Flag
USALength
28.1 m
Beam
8.5 m
Draft
2.5 m
First reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
1
On the American registry, DES PLAINES is a 28.1-metre harbour workboat. She has a 8.5-metre beam and a draft of 2.5 m. Her papers read U.S. official number 272721. DES PLAINES can be part of the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network at no cost — a community watch that never sleeps.
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Engine & systems telemetry, live AIS, weather and distress alerting for the vessels that earn their keep.
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Wherever DES PLAINES roams, you're never out there alone.
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Joining the Safety Initiative Network doesn't just put DES PLAINES on the map. It hands you the full bridge:
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
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.
Claim DES PLAINES and switch it all on
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About DES PLAINES
What kind of vessel is DES PLAINES?
DES PLAINES is a Towing Vessel flagged to United States of America.
What is DES PLAINES's U.S. Official No.?
DES PLAINES's U.S. Official No. is 272721.
How big is DES PLAINES?
DES PLAINES is about 28.1 m long, 8.5 m on the beam, drawing 2.5 m.
Is DES PLAINES on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If DES PLAINES is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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