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Recreational
NECESSITY
U.S. Official No. 921851
Not yet on Master's MateType
Recreational
Flag
USALength
9.9 m
Beam
3.4 m
Draft
1.9 m
First reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
1
NECESSITY, a family boat registered in the United States, measures 9.9 metres on deck. She carries a beam of 3.4 m and a 1.9-metre draft. She's listed under U.S. official number 921851. Claim NECESSITY free and let the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network keep an eye on her, on the water or off.
Free forever · No credit card · for recreational captains
Keep NECESSITY looked after — even when you’re not aboard.
Anchor alarms that wake you, a live camera at the dock, and weather you can trust before every run.
Look after her — claim free →Takes 60 seconds · Your data stays yours · Built by cruisers, for cruisers
Wherever NECESSITY roams, you're never out there alone.
Thousands of cruisers on the Master's Mate Network — ready to help the moment something goes wrong.
Free with your claim · for recreational captains
The most powerful cruising platform ever built — yours, free.
Joining the Safety Initiative Network doesn't just put NECESSITY on the map. It hands you the full bridge:
Anchor Watch
GPS-precise drag alarms that actually wake you — and your whole crew. Sleep through the night.
Onboard Cameras
Watch your boat from anywhere — live feeds and 24h recording, straight from your gateway.
Weather & Routing
GRIB wind, swell & current on the chart. Plan passages with ETA-calibrated forecasts per leg.
Worldwide Charts
Navionics-grade vector charts, satellite & raster overlays, online or off. Your whole cruising ground.
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.
Distress Mesh
Mayday & Pan-Pan that ripple out to nearby cruisers — a watch network that has your back.
Hail Any Captain
A verified captains directory + direct hailing. Reach the boat next to you, or across the bay.
Claim NECESSITY and switch it all on
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About NECESSITY
What kind of vessel is NECESSITY?
NECESSITY is a Recreational flagged to United States of America.
What is NECESSITY's U.S. Official No.?
NECESSITY's U.S. Official No. is 921851.
How big is NECESSITY?
NECESSITY is about 9.9 m long, 3.4 m on the beam, drawing 1.9 m.
Is NECESSITY on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If NECESSITY is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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