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Passenger (Uninspected)
BLACK DUCK
U.S. Official No. 997727
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Passenger (Uninspected)
Flag
USALength
12.2 m
Beam
3.7 m
Draft
2.1 m
Hull ID
TSPFF0131178
First reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
1
Out of the United States, BLACK DUCK is a 12.2-metre ferry vessel. Below, she has a 3.7-metre beam and a draft of 2.1 m. Officially she's U.S. official number 997727. BLACK DUCK is invited to the free Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network, where cruisers keep each other safe.
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Distress Mesh
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Systems Monitoring
Batteries, bilge, tanks, Victron & NMEA 2000 telemetry — your whole boat on one dashboard.
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GRIB wind, swell & current on the chart. Plan passages with ETA-calibrated forecasts per leg.
Anchor Watch
GPS-precise drag alarms that actually wake you — and your whole crew. Sleep through the night.
Worldwide Charts
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Onboard Cameras
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About BLACK DUCK
What kind of vessel is BLACK DUCK?
BLACK DUCK is a Passenger (Uninspected) flagged to United States of America.
What is BLACK DUCK's U.S. Official No.?
BLACK DUCK's U.S. Official No. is 997727.
How big is BLACK DUCK?
BLACK DUCK is about 12.2 m long, 3.7 m on the beam, drawing 2.1 m.
Is BLACK DUCK on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If BLACK DUCK is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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