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Towing Vessel
R-16
U.S. Official No. 627230
Not yet on Master's MateType
Towing Vessel
Flag
USALength
30.5 m
Beam
15.9 m
Draft
2.7 m
First reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
1
R-16 is an American utility vessel — 30.5 metres overall. She's built with a beam of 15.9 m and a 2.7-metre draft. She's listed under U.S. official number 627230. R-16 is welcome on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — a free, community-run watch where boats look out for one another.
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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.
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About R-16
What kind of vessel is R-16?
R-16 is a Towing Vessel flagged to United States of America.
What is R-16's U.S. Official No.?
R-16's U.S. Official No. is 627230.
How big is R-16?
R-16 is about 30.5 m long, 15.9 m on the beam, drawing 2.7 m.
Is R-16 on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If R-16 is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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