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Passenger (Inspected)
BUFFALO CHIPS
U.S. Official No. 295325
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Passenger (Inspected)
Flag
USALength
9.7 m
Beam
3.7 m
Draft
1.5 m
First reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
1
On the American registry, BUFFALO CHIPS is a 9.7-metre excursion vessel. She's built with a beam of 3.7 m and a 1.5-metre draft. She's on record as U.S. official number 295325. BUFFALO CHIPS can be part of the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network at no cost — a community watch that never sleeps.
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Distress alerting, live AIS, onboard monitoring and weather routing — the safety stack for boats that carry people.
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Wherever BUFFALO CHIPS roams, you're never out there alone.
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Joining the Safety Initiative Network doesn't just put BUFFALO CHIPS on the map. It hands you the full bridge:
Distress Mesh
Mayday & Pan-Pan that ripple out to nearby cruisers — a watch network that has your back.
Live AIS & Traffic
See every vessel around you in real time. Closest-approach warnings before they matter.
Systems Monitoring
Batteries, bilge, tanks, Victron & NMEA 2000 telemetry — your whole boat on one dashboard.
Weather & Routing
GRIB wind, swell & current on the chart. Plan passages with ETA-calibrated forecasts per leg.
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 BUFFALO CHIPS
What kind of vessel is BUFFALO CHIPS?
BUFFALO CHIPS is a Passenger (Inspected) flagged to United States of America.
What is BUFFALO CHIPS's U.S. Official No.?
BUFFALO CHIPS's U.S. Official No. is 295325.
How big is BUFFALO CHIPS?
BUFFALO CHIPS is about 9.7 m long, 3.7 m on the beam, drawing 1.5 m.
Is BUFFALO CHIPS on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If BUFFALO CHIPS is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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