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Towing Vessel
BEN HAYS
MMSI 368198210 · Call sign WDM3545
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Towing Vessel
Flag
USALength
85 m
Beam
12 m
Draft
3.1 m
Call sign
WDM3545
Official No.
1312114
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
35
On the American registry, BEN HAYS is an 85-metre utility vessel. She's built with a 12-metre beam and a 3.1-metre draft. Her registration reads MMSI 368198210, call sign WDM3545. Put BEN HAYS on the free Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network and keep the working fleet looking out for each other.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 13:26 UTC
Position
29.7643° N, 95.0846° W
Status
Pushing ahead
Speed
7.6 kn
Course
79°
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About BEN HAYS
What kind of vessel is BEN HAYS?
BEN HAYS is a Towing Vessel flagged to United States of America.
Where was BEN HAYS last seen?
BEN HAYS was last reported in the Gulf of Mexico in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is BEN HAYS's MMSI?
BEN HAYS's MMSI is 368198210. Call sign WDM3545.
How big is BEN HAYS?
BEN HAYS is about 85 m long, 12 m on the beam, drawing 3.1 m.
Is BEN HAYS on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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