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Towing Vessel
KIOWA
U.S. Official No. 578601
Not yet on Master's MateType
Towing Vessel
Flag
USALength
14.6 m
Beam
5 m
Draft
2 m
First reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
1
KIOWA is a working vessel wearing American colours, 14.6 metres on deck. She has a beam measuring 5 metres and a draft measuring 2 metres. On the registers she's U.S. official number 578601. Join KIOWA to the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, and built by cruisers for cruisers.
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Weather & Routing
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Distress Mesh
Mayday & Pan-Pan that ripple out to nearby cruisers — a watch network that has your back.
Anchor Watch
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About KIOWA
What kind of vessel is KIOWA?
KIOWA is a Towing Vessel flagged to United States of America.
What is KIOWA's U.S. Official No.?
KIOWA's U.S. Official No. is 578601.
How big is KIOWA?
KIOWA is about 14.6 m long, 5 m on the beam, drawing 2 m.
Is KIOWA on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If KIOWA is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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