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Towing Vessel
BIG WHEEL *
U.S. Official No. 553743
Not yet on Master's MateType
Towing Vessel
Flag
USALength
19.8 m
Beam
7.3 m
Draft
1.4 m
First reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
1
Registered in the United States, BIG WHEEL * is a 19.8-metre workboat. She carries a beam measuring 7.3 metres and a 1.4 m draft. Look for U.S. official number 553743. BIG WHEEL * earns her keep on the water; the free Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network keeps a watching fleet and a distress mesh close at hand.
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Engine & systems telemetry, live AIS, weather and distress alerting for the vessels that earn their keep.
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Wherever BIG WHEEL * roams, you're never out there alone.
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Joining the Safety Initiative Network doesn't just put BIG WHEEL * on the map. It hands you the full bridge:
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.
Weather & Routing
GRIB wind, swell & current on the chart. Plan passages with ETA-calibrated forecasts per leg.
Distress Mesh
Mayday & Pan-Pan that ripple out to nearby cruisers — a watch network that has your back.
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
Watch your boat from anywhere — live feeds and 24h recording, straight from your gateway.
Hail Any Captain
A verified captains directory + direct hailing. Reach the boat next to you, or across the bay.
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About BIG WHEEL *
What kind of vessel is BIG WHEEL *?
BIG WHEEL * is a Towing Vessel flagged to United States of America.
What is BIG WHEEL *'s U.S. Official No.?
BIG WHEEL *'s U.S. Official No. is 553743.
How big is BIG WHEEL *?
BIG WHEEL * is about 19.8 m long, 7.3 m on the beam, drawing 1.4 m.
Is BIG WHEEL * on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If BIG WHEEL * is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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