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Recreational
Van Life
MMSI 368427430 · Call sign WDQ4636
Not yet on Master's MateType
Recreational
Flag
USALength
8.9 m
Beam
2.6 m
Draft
1.5 m
Call sign
WDQ4636
Official No.
1354597
Hull ID
FMLT2751L425
AIS reports
1
Registered in the United States, Van Life is an 8.9-metre pleasure boat. She has a 2.6-metre beam and a draft of 1.5 m. She's listed under MMSI 368427430, call sign WDQ4636. The Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network welcomes Van Life — free to join, cruiser-run, and always on watch.
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Keep Van Life looked after — even when you’re not aboard.
Anchor alarms that wake you, a live camera at the dock, and weather you can trust before every run.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 10:40 UTC
Position
40.0340° N, 74.9754° W
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
203°
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Joining the Safety Initiative Network doesn't just put Van Life on the map. It hands you the full bridge:
Anchor Watch
GPS-precise drag alarms that actually wake you — and your whole crew. Sleep through the night.
Onboard Cameras
Watch your boat from anywhere — live feeds and 24h recording, straight from your gateway.
Weather & Routing
GRIB wind, swell & current on the chart. Plan passages with ETA-calibrated forecasts per leg.
Worldwide Charts
Navionics-grade vector charts, satellite & raster overlays, online or off. Your whole cruising ground.
Systems Monitoring
Batteries, bilge, tanks, Victron & NMEA 2000 telemetry — your whole boat on one dashboard.
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
A verified captains directory + direct hailing. Reach the boat next to you, or across the bay.
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About Van Life
What kind of vessel is Van Life?
Van Life is a Recreational flagged to United States of America.
Where was Van Life last seen?
Van Life was last reported in off the U.S. East Coast on public AIS.
What is Van Life's MMSI?
Van Life's MMSI is 368427430. Call sign WDQ4636.
How big is Van Life?
Van Life is about 8.9 m long, 2.6 m on the beam, drawing 1.5 m.
Is Van Life on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If Van Life is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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