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Towing Vessel
Frank W Banta
MMSI 367341060 · Call sign WDE3573
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Towing Vessel
Flag
USALength
23.3 m
Beam
9.1 m
Draft
3.4 m
Call sign
WDE3573
Official No.
1207590
AIS reports
1
Frank W Banta is a workboat flying the American flag, 23.3 metres in length. Frank W Banta has a beam measuring 9.1 metres and a 3.4 m draft. On AIS she appears as MMSI 367341060, call sign WDE3573. Frank 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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About Frank W Banta
What kind of vessel is Frank W Banta?
Frank W Banta is a Towing Vessel flagged to United States of America.
What is Frank W Banta's MMSI?
Frank W Banta's MMSI is 367341060. Call sign WDE3573.
How big is Frank W Banta?
Frank W Banta is about 23.3 m long, 9.1 m on the beam, drawing 3.4 m.
Is Frank W Banta on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If Frank W Banta is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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