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Tank Barge
MBL 601
U.S. Official No. 255206
Not yet on Master's MateType
Tank Barge
Flag
USALength
73.2 m
Beam
15.2 m
Draft
3.7 m
First reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
1
MBL 601 is an American 73.2-metre tanker. She carries a beam of 15.2 m and a 3.7-metre draft. She's listed under U.S. official number 255206. MBL 601 belongs on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network, a free safety net shared by boats the world over.
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Joining the Safety Initiative Network doesn't just put MBL 601 on the map. It hands you the full bridge:
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
Watch your boat from anywhere — live feeds and 24h recording, straight from your gateway.
Hail Any Captain
A verified captains directory + direct hailing. Reach the boat next to you, or across the bay.
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About MBL 601
What kind of vessel is MBL 601?
MBL 601 is a Tank Barge flagged to United States of America.
What is MBL 601's U.S. Official No.?
MBL 601's U.S. Official No. is 255206.
How big is MBL 601?
MBL 601 is about 73.2 m long, 15.2 m on the beam, drawing 3.7 m.
Is MBL 601 on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If MBL 601 is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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