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Towing Vessel
AKU
MMSI 366888860 · Call sign WBO2506
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Towing Vessel
Flag
USALength
17.8 m
Beam
9.1 m
Draft
1.5 m
Call sign
WBO2506
IMO
8847014
Official No.
668665
AIS reports
1
AKU is an American utility vessel — 17.8 metres overall. She's built with a beam measuring 9.1 metres and a 1.5-metre draft. Officially she's MMSI 366888860, call sign WBO2506, IMO 8847014. AKU 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 AKU
What kind of vessel is AKU?
AKU is a Towing Vessel flagged to United States of America.
What is AKU's MMSI?
AKU's MMSI is 366888860. Call sign WBO2506. IMO 8847014.
How big is AKU?
AKU is about 17.8 m long, 9.1 m on the beam, drawing 1.5 m.
Is AKU on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If AKU is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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