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Tug
KATAN
MMSI 368235730 · Call sign WDM7615
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Tug
Flag
USALength
29 m
Beam
9 m
Draft
4.1 m
Call sign
WDM7615
IMO
8852710
Official No.
649338
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
79
On the American registry, KATAN is a 29-metre tugboat. She carries a beam measuring 9 metres and a 4.1 m draft. Her registration reads MMSI 368235730, call sign WDM7615, IMO 8852710. The Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network welcomes KATAN — free to join, cruiser-run, and always on watch.
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Last known position · Jun 4, 2026
Position
36.9125° N, 76.1782° W
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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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About KATAN
What kind of vessel is KATAN?
KATAN is a Tug flagged to United States of America.
Where was KATAN last seen?
KATAN was last reported in Chesapeake Bay in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is KATAN's MMSI?
KATAN's MMSI is 368235730. Call sign WDM7615. IMO 8852710.
How big is KATAN?
KATAN is about 29 m long, 9 m on the beam, drawing 4.1 m.
Is KATAN on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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