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Passenger (Inspected)

R W RICHARDS

U.S. Official No. 529247

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Type

Passenger (Inspected)

Flag

USA

Length

18.9 m

Beam

5.2 m

Draft

1.9 m

First reported

Jun 2026

AIS reports

R W RICHARDS, a passenger ferry flagged in the United States, measures 18.9 metres on deck. Her hull carries 5.2 metres in the beam and a draft of 1.9 m. Her papers read U.S. official number 529247. R W RICHARDS can join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network for free: think of it as a watch network that has every boat's back.

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About R W RICHARDS

What kind of vessel is R W RICHARDS?

R W RICHARDS is a Passenger (Inspected) flagged to United States of America.

What is R W RICHARDS's U.S. Official No.?

R W RICHARDS's U.S. Official No. is 529247.

How big is R W RICHARDS?

R W RICHARDS is about 18.9 m long, 5.2 m on the beam, drawing 1.9 m.

Is R W RICHARDS on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?

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