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Towing Vessel
BEARCAT
MMSI 366969780 · Call sign WV8240
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Towing Vessel
Flag
USALength
21 m
Beam
7 m
Draft
2.7 m
Call sign
WV8240
IMO
7618167
Official No.
298912
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
27
BEARCAT, a harbour workboat sailing under the American flag, measures 21 metres on deck. Her hull carries a 7 m beam and a draft of 2.7 m. On AIS she shows as MMSI 366969780, call sign WV8240, IMO 7618167. The Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network welcomes BEARCAT — free to join, cruiser-run, and always on watch.
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Last known position · Jun 3, 2026
Position
37.7746° N, 122.3850° W
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About BEARCAT
What kind of vessel is BEARCAT?
BEARCAT is a Towing Vessel flagged to United States of America.
Where was BEARCAT last seen?
BEARCAT was last reported in San Francisco Bay in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is BEARCAT's MMSI?
BEARCAT's MMSI is 366969780. Call sign WV8240. IMO 7618167.
How big is BEARCAT?
BEARCAT is about 21 m long, 7 m on the beam, drawing 2.7 m.
Is BEARCAT on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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