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Towing Vessel
Tug
MMSI 366959250 · Call sign WDB8490
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Towing Vessel
Flag
USALength
21 m
Beam
5.5 m
Draft
2.3 m
Call sign
WDB8490
Official No.
236059
AIS reports
1
Tug is an utility vessel listed on the the United States registry, 21 metres overall. Tug has a beam of 5.5 m and a 2.3-metre draft. On the registers she's MMSI 366959250, call sign WDB8490. Tug earns her keep on the water; the free Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network keeps a watching fleet and a distress mesh close at hand.
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Joining the Safety Initiative Network doesn't just put Tug 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.
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About Tug
What kind of vessel is Tug?
Tug is a Towing Vessel flagged to United States of America.
What is Tug's MMSI?
Tug's MMSI is 366959250. Call sign WDB8490.
How big is Tug?
Tug is about 21 m long, 5.5 m on the beam, drawing 2.3 m.
Is Tug on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If Tug is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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