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Towing Vessel
Capt. Buck Lay
MMSI 366985680 · Call sign WDB9958
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Towing Vessel
Flag
USALength
51.2 m
Beam
12.8 m
Draft
3.4 m
Call sign
WDB9958
Official No.
643716
AIS reports
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Capt. Buck Lay, an American workboat, measures 51.2 metres on deck. She carries a 12.8-metre beam and a 3.4 m draft. On AIS she appears as MMSI 366985680, call sign WDB9958. Capt. Buck Lay belongs on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network, a free safety net shared by boats the world over.
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About Capt. Buck Lay
What kind of vessel is Capt. Buck Lay?
Capt. Buck Lay is a Towing Vessel flagged to United States of America.
What is Capt. Buck Lay's MMSI?
Capt. Buck Lay's MMSI is 366985680. Call sign WDB9958.
How big is Capt. Buck Lay?
Capt. Buck Lay is about 51.2 m long, 12.8 m on the beam, drawing 3.4 m.
Is Capt. Buck Lay on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If Capt. Buck Lay is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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