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Freight Barge

Capt. Buford Berry

MMSI 368016260 · Call sign WDJ8426

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Type

Freight Barge

Flag

USA

Length

45.8 m

Beam

15.3 m

Draft

2.9 m

Call sign

WDJ8426

Official No.

641196

AIS reports

Registered in the United States, Capt. Buford Berry is a 45.8-metre barge. Her hull carries a 15.3-metre beam and a draft measuring 2.9 metres. On AIS she appears as MMSI 368016260, call sign WDJ8426. Bring Capt. Buford Berry aboard the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, and every captain on it has the others' backs.

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About Capt. Buford Berry

What kind of vessel is Capt. Buford Berry?

Capt. Buford Berry is a Freight Barge flagged to United States of America.

What is Capt. Buford Berry's MMSI?

Capt. Buford Berry's MMSI is 368016260. Call sign WDJ8426.

How big is Capt. Buford Berry?

Capt. Buford Berry is about 45.8 m long, 15.3 m on the beam, drawing 2.9 m.

Is Capt. Buford Berry on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?

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