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Freight Barge

ACK 5

U.S. Official No. 1281317

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Type

Freight Barge

Flag

USA

Length

12.5 m

Beam

3 m

Draft

2.1 m

First reported

Jun 2026

AIS reports

ACK 5 is an American freight barge, 12.5 metres from stem to stern. She's built with a beam of 3 m and a 2.1-metre draft. She's on record as U.S. official number 1281317. Big or small, every hull benefits from the free Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — ACK 5 included.

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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 ACK 5

What kind of vessel is ACK 5?

ACK 5 is a Freight Barge flagged to United States of America.

What is ACK 5's U.S. Official No.?

ACK 5's U.S. Official No. is 1281317.

How big is ACK 5?

ACK 5 is about 12.5 m long, 3 m on the beam, drawing 2.1 m.

Is ACK 5 on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?

Not yet. If ACK 5 is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).