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High-speed Craft
KARL
MMSI 368395270 · Call sign WDP8980
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High-speed Craft
Flag
USALength
40 m
Beam
11 m
Draft
3.5 m
Call sign
WDP8980
Official No.
1352272
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
86
KARL flies the American flag — a 40-metre passenger boat. She carries a beam measuring 11 metres and a 3.5 m draft. She's listed under MMSI 368395270, call sign WDP8980. KARL carries passengers; the free Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network helps carry the watch, with distress alerting and a network nearby.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 10:18 UTC
Position
37.7714° N, 122.3001° W
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
93°
Destination
SF BAY FERRY
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Joining the Safety Initiative Network doesn't just put KARL on the map. It hands you the full bridge:
Distress Mesh
Mayday & Pan-Pan that ripple out to nearby cruisers — a watch network that has your back.
Live AIS & Traffic
See every vessel around you in real time. Closest-approach warnings before they matter.
Systems Monitoring
Batteries, bilge, tanks, Victron & NMEA 2000 telemetry — your whole boat on one dashboard.
Weather & Routing
GRIB wind, swell & current on the chart. Plan passages with ETA-calibrated forecasts per leg.
Anchor Watch
GPS-precise drag alarms that actually wake you — and your whole crew. Sleep through the night.
Worldwide Charts
Navionics-grade vector charts, satellite & raster overlays, online or off. Your whole cruising ground.
Onboard Cameras
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Hail Any Captain
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About KARL
What kind of vessel is KARL?
KARL is a High-speed Craft flagged to United States of America.
Where was KARL last seen?
KARL was last reported in San Francisco Bay in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is KARL's MMSI?
KARL's MMSI is 368395270. Call sign WDP8980.
How big is KARL?
KARL is about 40 m long, 11 m on the beam, drawing 3.5 m.
Is KARL on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If KARL is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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