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Freight Barge

M-6517

U.S. Official No. 299389

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Type

Freight Barge

Flag

USA

Length

59.5 m

Beam

10.7 m

Draft

2.9 m

First reported

Jun 2026

AIS reports

On the American registry, M-6517 is a 59.5-metre freight barge. Her hull carries 10.7 metres in the beam and a draft of 2.9 m. Her papers read U.S. official number 299389. The Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network welcomes M-6517 — free to join, cruiser-run, and always on watch.

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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.

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

Anchor Watch

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Onboard Cameras

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Hail Any Captain

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About M-6517

What kind of vessel is M-6517?

M-6517 is a Freight Barge flagged to United States of America.

What is M-6517's U.S. Official No.?

M-6517's U.S. Official No. is 299389.

How big is M-6517?

M-6517 is about 59.5 m long, 10.7 m on the beam, drawing 2.9 m.

Is M-6517 on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?

Not yet. If M-6517 is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).