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Passenger (Inspected)
R/V Bowditch
MMSI 367515870 · Call sign WDG2461
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Passenger (Inspected)
Flag
USALength
13.7 m
Beam
5.2 m
Draft
1.6 m
Call sign
WDG2461
Official No.
1238983
Hull ID
AAP45142C111
AIS reports
1
R/V Bowditch is a passenger vessel flagged in the United States, 13.7 metres in length. She carries a 5.2-metre beam and a 1.6 m draft. Find her under MMSI 367515870, call sign WDG2461. Join R/V Bowditch to the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, and built by cruisers for cruisers.
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About R/V Bowditch
What kind of vessel is R/V Bowditch?
R/V Bowditch is a Passenger (Inspected) flagged to United States of America.
What is R/V Bowditch's MMSI?
R/V Bowditch's MMSI is 367515870. Call sign WDG2461.
How big is R/V Bowditch?
R/V Bowditch is about 13.7 m long, 5.2 m on the beam, drawing 1.6 m.
Is R/V Bowditch on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If R/V Bowditch is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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