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Freight Barge
BUDDY B
U.S. Official No. 548160
Not yet on Master's MateType
Freight Barge
Flag
USALength
12.2 m
Beam
4 m
Draft
2.1 m
First reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
1
On the American registry, BUDDY B is a 12.2-metre freight barge. She has a 4-metre beam and a draft of 2.1 m. Officially she's U.S. official number 548160. Claim BUDDY B free on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network and let nearby cruisers have her back.
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Systems Monitoring
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Distress Mesh
Mayday & Pan-Pan that ripple out to nearby cruisers — a watch network that has your back.
Worldwide Charts
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Anchor Watch
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Onboard Cameras
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Hail Any Captain
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About BUDDY B
What kind of vessel is BUDDY B?
BUDDY B is a Freight Barge flagged to United States of America.
What is BUDDY B's U.S. Official No.?
BUDDY B's U.S. Official No. is 548160.
How big is BUDDY B?
BUDDY B is about 12.2 m long, 4 m on the beam, drawing 2.1 m.
Is BUDDY B on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If BUDDY B is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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