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Commercial Fishing Vessel
BIG BAD JOHN
U.S. Official No. 530905
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Commercial Fishing Vessel
Flag
USALength
14.6 m
Beam
5.5 m
Draft
1.5 m
First reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
1
BIG BAD JOHN is an offshore fishing boat sailing under the American flag, 14.6 metres from stem to stern. BIG BAD JOHN has a 5.5-metre beam and a 1.5-metre draft. She's on record as U.S. official number 530905. Join BIG BAD JOHN to the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, and built by cruisers for cruisers.
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About BIG BAD JOHN
What kind of vessel is BIG BAD JOHN?
BIG BAD JOHN is a Commercial Fishing Vessel flagged to United States of America.
What is BIG BAD JOHN's U.S. Official No.?
BIG BAD JOHN's U.S. Official No. is 530905.
How big is BIG BAD JOHN?
BIG BAD JOHN is about 14.6 m long, 5.5 m on the beam, drawing 1.5 m.
Is BIG BAD JOHN on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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