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Freight Barge
BLACK CAT
U.S. Official No. 1211619
Not yet on Master's MateType
Freight Barge
Flag
USALength
18.3 m
Beam
8.7 m
Draft
1.2 m
First reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
1
Registered in the United States, BLACK CAT is an 18.3-metre barge. She has a 8.7 m beam and a draft measuring 1.2 metres. Find her under U.S. official number 1211619. Claim BLACK CAT free on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network and let nearby cruisers have her back.
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Systems Monitoring
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Distress Mesh
Mayday & Pan-Pan that ripple out to nearby cruisers — a watch network that has your back.
Worldwide Charts
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Anchor Watch
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Onboard Cameras
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About BLACK CAT
What kind of vessel is BLACK CAT?
BLACK CAT is a Freight Barge flagged to United States of America.
What is BLACK CAT's U.S. Official No.?
BLACK CAT's U.S. Official No. is 1211619.
How big is BLACK CAT?
BLACK CAT is about 18.3 m long, 8.7 m on the beam, drawing 1.2 m.
Is BLACK CAT on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If BLACK CAT is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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