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Towing Vessel
GEORGE W. BANTA
MMSI 367114050 · Call sign WDD2343
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Towing Vessel
Flag
USALength
28.9 m
Beam
9.1 m
Draft
2.6 m
Call sign
WDD2343
IMO
5129095
Official No.
266928
AIS reports
1
GEORGE W. BANTA is a work boat under American registration, spanning 28.9 metres. Below, she has a 9.1-metre beam and a draft measuring 2.6 metres. Her registration reads MMSI 367114050, call sign WDD2343, IMO 5129095. GEORGE W. BANTA earns her keep on the water; the free Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network keeps a watching fleet and a distress mesh close at hand.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 22:07 UTC
Position
29.9634° N, 93.8618° W
Status
Pushing ahead
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
27°
Destination
US^08C5>08PS
ETA
06-06 23:13 UTC
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About GEORGE W. BANTA
What kind of vessel is GEORGE W. BANTA?
GEORGE W. BANTA is a Towing Vessel flagged to United States of America.
Where was GEORGE W. BANTA last seen?
GEORGE W. BANTA was last reported in the Gulf of Mexico on public AIS.
What is GEORGE W. BANTA's MMSI?
GEORGE W. BANTA's MMSI is 367114050. Call sign WDD2343. IMO 5129095.
How big is GEORGE W. BANTA?
GEORGE W. BANTA is about 28.9 m long, 9.1 m on the beam, drawing 2.6 m.
Is GEORGE W. BANTA on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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