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Commercial Fishing Vessel

CAPT HECTOR

U.S. Official No. 580082

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Type

Commercial Fishing Vessel

Flag

USA

Length

9.4 m

Beam

3.7 m

Draft

0.9 m

Hull ID

TXZ002260874

First reported

Jun 2026

AIS reports

CAPT HECTOR is an American working fishing boat, 9.4 metres in length. She carries 3.7 metres in the beam and a 0.9 m draft. Look for U.S. official number 580082. Sign CAPT HECTOR up free to the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network and join a fleet that looks after its own.

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Systems Monitoring

Batteries, bilge, tanks, Victron & NMEA 2000 telemetry — your whole boat on one dashboard.

Distress Mesh

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Anchor Watch

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About CAPT HECTOR

What kind of vessel is CAPT HECTOR?

CAPT HECTOR is a Commercial Fishing Vessel flagged to United States of America.

What is CAPT HECTOR's U.S. Official No.?

CAPT HECTOR's U.S. Official No. is 580082.

How big is CAPT HECTOR?

CAPT HECTOR is about 9.4 m long, 3.7 m on the beam, drawing 0.9 m.

Is CAPT HECTOR on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?

Not yet. If CAPT HECTOR is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).