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Towing Vessel
Capt. Frank W. Banta
MMSI 368170890 · Call sign WDL8581
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Towing Vessel
Flag
USALength
23.2 m
Beam
9.8 m
Draft
3 m
Call sign
WDL8581
Official No.
1309665
AIS reports
1
Registered in the United States, Capt. Frank W. Banta is a 23.2-metre workboat. She's built with a beam of 9.8 m and a 3 m draft. Look for MMSI 368170890, call sign WDL8581. Join Capt. Frank W. Banta 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 21:59 UTC
Position
29.7062° N, 95.0428° W
Status
Pushing ahead
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
25°
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About Capt. Frank W. Banta
What kind of vessel is Capt. Frank W. Banta?
Capt. Frank W. Banta is a Towing Vessel flagged to United States of America.
Where was Capt. Frank W. Banta last seen?
Capt. Frank W. Banta was last reported in the Gulf of Mexico on public AIS.
What is Capt. Frank W. Banta's MMSI?
Capt. Frank W. Banta's MMSI is 368170890. Call sign WDL8581.
How big is Capt. Frank W. Banta?
Capt. Frank W. Banta is about 23.2 m long, 9.8 m on the beam, drawing 3 m.
Is Capt. Frank W. Banta on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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