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Towing Vessel

BOBBY JAMES

U.S. Official No. 1138189

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Type

Towing Vessel

Flag

USA

Length

7.6 m

Beam

4.3 m

Draft

1.4 m

First reported

Jun 2026

AIS reports

Registered in the United States, BOBBY JAMES is a 7.6-metre working craft. Below, she has 4.3 metres in the beam and a draft of 1.4 m. Officially she's U.S. official number 1138189. Put BOBBY JAMES on the free Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network and keep the working fleet looking out for each other.

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About BOBBY JAMES

What kind of vessel is BOBBY JAMES?

BOBBY JAMES is a Towing Vessel flagged to United States of America.

What is BOBBY JAMES's U.S. Official No.?

BOBBY JAMES's U.S. Official No. is 1138189.

How big is BOBBY JAMES?

BOBBY JAMES is about 7.6 m long, 4.3 m on the beam, drawing 1.4 m.

Is BOBBY JAMES on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?

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