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Commercial Fishing Vessel
HOWARD M
U.S. Official No. 612607
Not yet on Master's MateType
Commercial Fishing Vessel
Flag
USALength
19.1 m
Beam
6 m
Draft
3.1 m
First reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
1
HOWARD M is an American commercial fishing boat — 19.1 metres overall. Below, she has a 6 m beam and a draft measuring 3.1 metres. On the registers she's U.S. official number 612607. It's free to add HOWARD M to the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — like AAA for the ocean, run by the cruisers who use it.
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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.
Systems Monitoring
Batteries, bilge, tanks, Victron & NMEA 2000 telemetry — your whole boat on one dashboard.
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 HOWARD M
What kind of vessel is HOWARD M?
HOWARD M is a Commercial Fishing Vessel flagged to United States of America.
What is HOWARD M's U.S. Official No.?
HOWARD M's U.S. Official No. is 612607.
How big is HOWARD M?
HOWARD M is about 19.1 m long, 6 m on the beam, drawing 3.1 m.
Is HOWARD M on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If HOWARD M is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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