GENERAL RUDDER
formerly CONTENDER since 1992 Dec 04
General Information
| Vessel Name | GENERAL RUDDER |
| Former Name | CONTENDER since 1992 Dec 04 |
| IMO Number | 8835463 |
| MMSI | 367604000 |
| Call Sign | WTAU |
| Flag State | UNITED STATES |
| Vessel Type | Service Ship |
| Detailed Type | — |
| Service Status | IN SERVICE/COMMISSION |
| Year of Build | 1984 |
Dimensions & Tonnage
| Length Overall (LOA) | 68.3 m224.0 ft |
| Beam (Width) | 13.0 m42.7 ft |
| Draft | 4.6 m15' 00" |
| Deadweight (DWT) | 2,250 t2,214 LT |
| Gross Tonnage (GT) | 1,472 GT |
This vessel is approximately 42 years old.
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About the GENERAL RUDDER
The GENERAL RUDDER (IMO: 8835463) is a service ship built in 1984 currently sailing under the flag of UNITED STATES. The vessel has an estimated length overall (LOA) of 68.3 meters and a beam of 13.0 meters, alongside a deadweight tonnage of 2,250 DWT.
Operating under the service status of IN SERVICE/COMMISSION, the vessel relies on the ABS for its classification society standards. Technical and commercial management is publicly recorded to be overseen by UNITED STATES GOVT MARAD.
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