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Towing Vessel

Capt. Frank Banta Jr

MMSI 367637540 · Call sign WDH6399

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Type

Towing Vessel

Flag

USA

Length

26.3 m

Beam

9.1 m

Draft

3 m

Call sign

WDH6399

Official No.

1255634

AIS reports

On the American registry, Capt. Frank Banta Jr is a 26.3-metre working craft. Her hull carries a beam measuring 9.1 metres and a draft of 3 m. Find her under MMSI 367637540, call sign WDH6399. Capt. Frank Banta Jr 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 Capt. Frank Banta Jr

What kind of vessel is Capt. Frank Banta Jr?

Capt. Frank Banta Jr is a Towing Vessel flagged to United States of America.

What is Capt. Frank Banta Jr's MMSI?

Capt. Frank Banta Jr's MMSI is 367637540. Call sign WDH6399.

How big is Capt. Frank Banta Jr?

Capt. Frank Banta Jr is about 26.3 m long, 9.1 m on the beam, drawing 3 m.

Is Capt. Frank Banta Jr on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?

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