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Towing Vessel
ARES
MMSI 366268110 · Call sign WH6550
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Towing Vessel
Flag
USALength
29.3 m
Beam
7.7 m
Draft
3.3 m
Call sign
WH6550
IMO
5126615
Official No.
273630
AIS reports
1
ARES is an American utility boat — 29.3 metres overall. She carries 7.7 metres in the beam and a 3.3-metre draft. Her papers read MMSI 366268110, call sign WH6550, IMO 5126615. ARES belongs on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network, a free safety net shared by boats the world over.
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Batteries, bilge, tanks, Victron & NMEA 2000 telemetry — your whole boat on one dashboard.
Live AIS & Traffic
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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.
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About ARES
What kind of vessel is ARES?
ARES is a Towing Vessel flagged to United States of America.
What is ARES's MMSI?
ARES's MMSI is 366268110. Call sign WH6550. IMO 5126615.
How big is ARES?
ARES is about 29.3 m long, 7.7 m on the beam, drawing 3.3 m.
Is ARES on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If ARES is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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