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Towing Vessel
BUCHANAN12
MMSI 366993970 · Call sign WDC2499
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Towing Vessel
Flag
USALength
182 m
Beam
37 m
Draft
3 m
Call sign
WDC2499
Official No.
544868
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
78
BUCHANAN12 is an American workboat — 182 metres overall. She's built with a 37 m beam and a 3 m draft. Officially she's MMSI 366993970, call sign WDC2499. BUCHANAN12 is invited to the free Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network, where cruisers keep each other safe.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 12:25 UTC
Position
40.6818° N, 74.0396° W
Status
Pushing ahead
Speed
7.0 kn
Course
207°
Destination
GREENVILLE
ETA
06-08 21:00 UTC
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About BUCHANAN12
What kind of vessel is BUCHANAN12?
BUCHANAN12 is a Towing Vessel flagged to United States of America.
Where was BUCHANAN12 last seen?
BUCHANAN12 was last reported in off the U.S. East Coast in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is BUCHANAN12's MMSI?
BUCHANAN12's MMSI is 366993970. Call sign WDC2499.
How big is BUCHANAN12?
BUCHANAN12 is about 182 m long, 37 m on the beam, drawing 3 m.
Is BUCHANAN12 on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If BUCHANAN12 is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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