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Towing Vessel

Little Buddy

MMSI 368017490 · Call sign WDJ8543

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Type

Towing Vessel

Flag

USA

Length

7.9 m

Beam

4.9 m

Draft

1.7 m

Call sign

WDJ8543

Official No.

1243882

AIS reports

Little Buddy is an American 7.9-metre working vessel. Below, she has 4.9 metres in the beam and a draft measuring 1.7 metres. On AIS she shows as MMSI 368017490, call sign WDJ8543. Little Buddy is invited to the free Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network, where cruisers keep each other safe.

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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

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Onboard Cameras

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About Little Buddy

What kind of vessel is Little Buddy?

Little Buddy is a Towing Vessel flagged to United States of America.

What is Little Buddy's MMSI?

Little Buddy's MMSI is 368017490. Call sign WDJ8543.

How big is Little Buddy?

Little Buddy is about 7.9 m long, 4.9 m on the beam, drawing 1.7 m.

Is Little Buddy on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?

Not yet. If Little Buddy is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).