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Commercial Fishing Vessel

BALLAD

MMSI 367167790 · Call sign WCX4936

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Type

Commercial Fishing Vessel

Flag

USA

Length

17.1 m

Beam

6 m

Draft

3 m

Call sign

WCX4936

Official No.

590537

AIS reports

BALLAD is an American offshore fishing boat — 17.1 metres overall. BALLAD has a beam measuring 6 metres and a 3 m draft. Her papers read MMSI 367167790, call sign WCX4936. It's free to add BALLAD to the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — like AAA for the ocean, run by the cruisers who use it.

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Weather & Routing

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

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.

Anchor Watch

GPS-precise drag alarms that actually wake you — and your whole crew. Sleep through the night.

Worldwide Charts

Navionics-grade vector charts, satellite & raster overlays, online or off. Your whole cruising ground.

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 BALLAD

What kind of vessel is BALLAD?

BALLAD is a Commercial Fishing Vessel flagged to United States of America.

What is BALLAD's MMSI?

BALLAD's MMSI is 367167790. Call sign WCX4936.

How big is BALLAD?

BALLAD is about 17.1 m long, 6 m on the beam, drawing 3 m.

Is BALLAD on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?

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