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Passenger (Inspected)
FM BROWN
MMSI 368014710 · Call sign WDJ8261
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Passenger (Inspected)
Flag
USALength
18.8 m
Beam
5.2 m
Draft
1.8 m
Call sign
WDJ8261
Official No.
552760
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
86
FM BROWN is a passenger ferry flying the flag of the United States, 18.8 metres long. Below, she has 5.2 metres in the beam and a draft of 1.8 m. Her papers read MMSI 368014710, call sign WDJ8261. Join FM BROWN to the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, and built by cruisers for cruisers.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 15:41 UTC
Position
29.7367° N, 93.8815° W
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
360°
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About FM BROWN
What kind of vessel is FM BROWN?
FM BROWN is a Passenger (Inspected) flagged to United States of America.
Where was FM BROWN last seen?
FM BROWN was last reported in the Gulf of Mexico in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is FM BROWN's MMSI?
FM BROWN's MMSI is 368014710. Call sign WDJ8261.
How big is FM BROWN?
FM BROWN is about 18.8 m long, 5.2 m on the beam, drawing 1.8 m.
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