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Tug
INDEPENDENCE
MMSI 367589280 · Call sign WDG9585
Not yet on Master's MateType
Tug
Flag
USALength
28 m
Beam
12 m
Draft
3.3 m
Call sign
WDG9585
Official No.
1249271
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
86
INDEPENDENCE flies the American flag — a 28-metre tugboat. She's built with 12 metres in the beam and a 3.3 m draft. She broadcasts as MMSI 367589280, call sign WDG9585. INDEPENDENCE belongs on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network, a free safety net shared by boats the world over.
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Last known position · Jun 4, 2026
Position
27.8225° N, 97.4301° W
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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
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Onboard Cameras
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Hail Any Captain
A verified captains directory + direct hailing. Reach the boat next to you, or across the bay.
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About INDEPENDENCE
What kind of vessel is INDEPENDENCE?
INDEPENDENCE is a Tug flagged to United States of America.
Where was INDEPENDENCE last seen?
INDEPENDENCE was last reported in the Gulf of Mexico in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is INDEPENDENCE's MMSI?
INDEPENDENCE's MMSI is 367589280. Call sign WDG9585.
How big is INDEPENDENCE?
INDEPENDENCE is about 28 m long, 12 m on the beam, drawing 3.3 m.
Is INDEPENDENCE on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If INDEPENDENCE is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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