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Passenger (Inspected)
RUTH B
U.S. Official No. 516299
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Passenger (Inspected)
Flag
USALength
9.5 m
Beam
3.2 m
Draft
1.2 m
First reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
1
Registered in the United States, RUTH B is a 9.5-metre passenger ferry. Her hull carries a 3.2 m beam and a draft of 1.2 m. Her papers read U.S. official number 516299. Join RUTH B to the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, and built by cruisers for cruisers.
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About RUTH B
What kind of vessel is RUTH B?
RUTH B is a Passenger (Inspected) flagged to United States of America.
What is RUTH B's U.S. Official No.?
RUTH B's U.S. Official No. is 516299.
How big is RUTH B?
RUTH B is about 9.5 m long, 3.2 m on the beam, drawing 1.2 m.
Is RUTH B on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If RUTH B is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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