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Freight Barge
VL 7796
U.S. Official No. 581246
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Freight Barge
Flag
USALength
59.5 m
Beam
10.7 m
Draft
3.3 m
First reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
1
VL 7796 is an American freight barge — 59.5 metres overall. Below, she has 10.7 metres in the beam and a draft measuring 3.3 metres. On the registers she's U.S. official number 581246. VL 7796 is welcome on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — a free, community-run watch where boats look out for one another.
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About VL 7796
What kind of vessel is VL 7796?
VL 7796 is a Freight Barge flagged to United States of America.
What is VL 7796's U.S. Official No.?
VL 7796's U.S. Official No. is 581246.
How big is VL 7796?
VL 7796 is about 59.5 m long, 10.7 m on the beam, drawing 3.3 m.
Is VL 7796 on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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