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Tank Barge
KIRBY 16809
U.S. Official No. 983128
Not yet on Master's MateType
Tank Barge
Flag
USALength
71.6 m
Beam
16 m
Draft
3.8 m
First reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
1
KIRBY 16809 is an American tank vessel, 71.6 metres on deck. Below, she has a 16-metre beam and a draft measuring 3.8 metres. On the registers she's U.S. official number 983128. Big or small, every hull benefits from the free Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — KIRBY 16809 included.
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Distress Mesh
Mayday & Pan-Pan that ripple out to nearby cruisers — a watch network that has your back.
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About KIRBY 16809
What kind of vessel is KIRBY 16809?
KIRBY 16809 is a Tank Barge flagged to United States of America.
What is KIRBY 16809's U.S. Official No.?
KIRBY 16809's U.S. Official No. is 983128.
How big is KIRBY 16809?
KIRBY 16809 is about 71.6 m long, 16 m on the beam, drawing 3.8 m.
Is KIRBY 16809 on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If KIRBY 16809 is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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