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Passenger (Uninspected)
PAPA J
U.S. Official No. 1188528
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Passenger (Uninspected)
Flag
USALength
7.9 m
Beam
2.6 m
Draft
1.6 m
Hull ID
BDB99254G686
First reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
1
Registered in the United States, PAPA J is a 7.9-metre passenger ferry. Below, she has a beam measuring 2.6 metres and a draft of 1.6 m. Her papers read U.S. official number 1188528. Claim PAPA J free on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network and let nearby cruisers have her back.
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About PAPA J
What kind of vessel is PAPA J?
PAPA J is a Passenger (Uninspected) flagged to United States of America.
What is PAPA J's U.S. Official No.?
PAPA J's U.S. Official No. is 1188528.
How big is PAPA J?
PAPA J is about 7.9 m long, 2.6 m on the beam, drawing 1.6 m.
Is PAPA J on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If PAPA J is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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