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Freight Barge
GD 156
U.S. Official No. 291348
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Freight Barge
Flag
USALength
45.7 m
Beam
9.8 m
Draft
2.3 m
First reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
1
GD 156 is a freight barge flying the flag of the United States, 45.7 metres in length. She carries a 9.8-metre beam and a 2.3 m draft. Look for U.S. official number 291348. Add GD 156 to the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network and share the water with a fleet that's paying attention — free.
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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 GD 156
What kind of vessel is GD 156?
GD 156 is a Freight Barge flagged to United States of America.
What is GD 156's U.S. Official No.?
GD 156's U.S. Official No. is 291348.
How big is GD 156?
GD 156 is about 45.7 m long, 9.8 m on the beam, drawing 2.3 m.
Is GD 156 on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If GD 156 is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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