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Freight Ship

POTOMAC *

U.S. Official No. 248800

Not yet on Master's Mate

Type

Freight Ship

Flag

USA

Length

169.3 m

Beam

22.9 m

Draft

14.5 m

First reported

Jun 2026

AIS reports

POTOMAC * is an American cargo carrier, 169.3 metres from stem to stern. She carries a 22.9 m beam and a 14.5-metre draft. She's on record as U.S. official number 248800. POTOMAC * belongs on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network, a free safety net shared by boats the world over.

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Live AIS & Traffic

See every vessel around you in real time. Closest-approach warnings before they matter.

Systems Monitoring

Batteries, bilge, tanks, Victron & NMEA 2000 telemetry — your whole boat on one dashboard.

Distress Mesh

Mayday & Pan-Pan that ripple out to nearby cruisers — a watch network that has your back.

Worldwide Charts

Navionics-grade vector charts, satellite & raster overlays, online or off. Your whole cruising ground.

Weather & Routing

GRIB wind, swell & current on the chart. Plan passages with ETA-calibrated forecasts per leg.

Anchor Watch

GPS-precise drag alarms that actually wake you — and your whole crew. Sleep through the night.

Onboard Cameras

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Hail Any Captain

A verified captains directory + direct hailing. Reach the boat next to you, or across the bay.

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About POTOMAC *

What kind of vessel is POTOMAC *?

POTOMAC * is a Freight Ship flagged to United States of America.

What is POTOMAC *'s U.S. Official No.?

POTOMAC *'s U.S. Official No. is 248800.

How big is POTOMAC *?

POTOMAC * is about 169.3 m long, 22.9 m on the beam, drawing 14.5 m.

Is POTOMAC * on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?

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