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Recreational
SONAS
MMSI 368434570 · Call sign WDQ5426
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Recreational
Flag
USALength
14.5 m
Beam
4.6 m
Draft
1.3 m
Call sign
WDQ5426
Official No.
1157661
Hull ID
HWSL7036C404
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
86
SONAS is a private vessel flagged in the United States, 14.5 metres on deck. Below, she has a 4.6-metre beam and a draft measuring 1.3 metres. She's listed under MMSI 368434570, call sign WDQ5426. The Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network welcomes SONAS — free to join, cruiser-run, and always on watch.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 12:19 UTC
Position
38.9434° N, 76.5541° W
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
258°
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Distress Mesh
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About SONAS
What kind of vessel is SONAS?
SONAS is a Recreational flagged to United States of America.
Where was SONAS last seen?
SONAS was last reported in Chesapeake Bay in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is SONAS's MMSI?
SONAS's MMSI is 368434570. Call sign WDQ5426.
How big is SONAS?
SONAS is about 14.5 m long, 4.6 m on the beam, drawing 1.3 m.
Is SONAS on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If SONAS is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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