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Recreational
BETTER PLACE
MMSI 368315570 · Call sign WDN8230
Not yet on Master's MateType
Recreational
Flag
USALength
17.7 m
Beam
5.4 m
Draft
1.4 m
Call sign
WDN8230
Official No.
1072916
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
86
BETTER PLACE flies the American flag — a 17.7-metre private vessel. She has a beam of 5.4 m and a draft measuring 1.4 metres. She's listed under MMSI 368315570, call sign WDN8230. BETTER PLACE is welcome on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — a free, community-run watch where boats look out for one another.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 14:58 UTC
Position
28.4062° N, 80.7091° W
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
134°
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Anchor Watch
GPS-precise drag alarms that actually wake you — and your whole crew. Sleep through the night.
Onboard Cameras
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GRIB wind, swell & current on the chart. Plan passages with ETA-calibrated forecasts per leg.
Worldwide Charts
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Systems Monitoring
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Live AIS & Traffic
See every vessel around you in real time. Closest-approach warnings before they matter.
Distress Mesh
Mayday & Pan-Pan that ripple out to nearby cruisers — a watch network that has your back.
Hail Any Captain
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About BETTER PLACE
What kind of vessel is BETTER PLACE?
BETTER PLACE is a Recreational flagged to United States of America.
Where was BETTER PLACE last seen?
BETTER PLACE was last reported in the Gulf of Mexico in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is BETTER PLACE's MMSI?
BETTER PLACE's MMSI is 368315570. Call sign WDN8230.
How big is BETTER PLACE?
BETTER PLACE is about 17.7 m long, 5.4 m on the beam, drawing 1.4 m.
Is BETTER PLACE on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If BETTER PLACE is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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