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Research Vessel
LIGHTNING
MMSI 367156030 · Call sign WDD5278
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Research Vessel
Flag
USALength
18.2 m
Beam
5.6 m
Draft
2.2 m
Call sign
WDD5278
Official No.
626691
AIS reports
1
LIGHTNING, a craft under American registration, measures 18.2 metres on deck. She's built with a 5.6-metre beam and a 2.2-metre draft. Her registration reads MMSI 367156030, call sign WDD5278. Claim LIGHTNING free on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network and let nearby cruisers have her back.
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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.
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.
Onboard Cameras
Watch your boat from anywhere — live feeds and 24h recording, straight from your gateway.
Systems Monitoring
Batteries, bilge, tanks, Victron & NMEA 2000 telemetry — your whole boat on one dashboard.
Distress Mesh
Mayday & Pan-Pan that ripple out to nearby cruisers — a watch network that has your back.
Hail Any Captain
A verified captains directory + direct hailing. Reach the boat next to you, or across the bay.
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About LIGHTNING
What kind of vessel is LIGHTNING?
LIGHTNING is a Research Vessel flagged to United States of America.
What is LIGHTNING's MMSI?
LIGHTNING's MMSI is 367156030. Call sign WDD5278.
How big is LIGHTNING?
LIGHTNING is about 18.2 m long, 5.6 m on the beam, drawing 2.2 m.
Is LIGHTNING on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If LIGHTNING is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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