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Towing Vessel
TUG OLD MAN
U.S. Official No. 998420
Not yet on Master's MateType
Towing Vessel
Flag
USALength
10.2 m
Beam
3 m
Draft
1.5 m
First reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
1
On the American registry, TUG OLD MAN is a 10.2-metre working vessel. Her hull carries a beam of 3 m and a draft measuring 1.5 metres. On the registers she's U.S. official number 998420. Claim TUG OLD MAN free on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network and let nearby cruisers have her back.
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About TUG OLD MAN
What kind of vessel is TUG OLD MAN?
TUG OLD MAN is a Towing Vessel flagged to United States of America.
What is TUG OLD MAN's U.S. Official No.?
TUG OLD MAN's U.S. Official No. is 998420.
How big is TUG OLD MAN?
TUG OLD MAN is about 10.2 m long, 3 m on the beam, drawing 1.5 m.
Is TUG OLD MAN on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If TUG OLD MAN is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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