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Towing Vessel
Douglas Bowman
MMSI 368399970 · Call sign WDP9516
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Towing Vessel
Flag
USALength
7.8 m
Beam
4.3 m
Draft
1.8 m
Call sign
WDP9516
Official No.
1348141
AIS reports
1
Registered in the United States, Douglas Bowman is a 7.8-metre harbour workboat. She has a beam measuring 4.3 metres and a draft of 1.8 m. She broadcasts as MMSI 368399970, call sign WDP9516. Join Douglas Bowman to the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, and built by cruisers for cruisers.
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GRIB wind, swell & current on the chart. Plan passages with ETA-calibrated forecasts per leg.
Distress Mesh
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Anchor Watch
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About Douglas Bowman
What kind of vessel is Douglas Bowman?
Douglas Bowman is a Towing Vessel flagged to United States of America.
What is Douglas Bowman's MMSI?
Douglas Bowman's MMSI is 368399970. Call sign WDP9516.
How big is Douglas Bowman?
Douglas Bowman is about 7.8 m long, 4.3 m on the beam, drawing 1.8 m.
Is Douglas Bowman on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If Douglas Bowman is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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