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Vessel

BADGER

IMO 5033583
PassengerBuilt 1953Active
BADGER — vessel photo
Photo: Lynnewu · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
4,244
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
2,299
DeadweightMaximum weight of cargo, fuel and stores the vessel can carry (tonnes).
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TEU capacityMaximum number of standard 20-ft containers the vessel can carry.
1953
Year built

Live position & voyage

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Particulars

IMO
5033583
MMSI
367155430
Call sign
KBAG
Flag
US
Type
Ro-Ro Or Passenger Ship
Length (LOA)
119.69 m
Beam
18.14 m
Home port
CLEVELAND OH

Ownership

Beneficial owner
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Operator
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Technical manager
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Commercial manager
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Class society
ABS
Design DWT
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Flag
United States Of America
Built
1953

Timeline

key events over the vessel's life
  1. Special survey
  2. Casualty · Collision
    Collided with its sister vessel Spartan in Ludington Harbor, During docking oper
  3. Casualty · Mechanical Fault
    Mechanical issue while en route from Manitowoc to Ludington, USA. Arrived late a
  4. Casualty · Mechanical Fault
    Ferry was sidelined in Ludington due to mechanical failure of its ramping system
  5. Casualty · Medical Emergency
    Crew member tested positive for Covid-19 forcing vessel to suspend sailing acros
  6. Built

Surveys & certificates

dry dock & statutory certificates
Last dry dock
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Special survey
31 Jan 2027
IOPP issued
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IOPP expires
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Shipments carried

recent bills of lading
No shipment records.

Casualties

DateTypeDetails
18 Sep 2025CollisionCollided with its sister vessel Spartan in Ludington Harbor, During docking operations, Badger struck Spartan, which has been moored there for years, resulting in damage to Badger's stern sea gate. No injuries among passengers or crew were reported, and marine engineers are assessing the damage for necessary repairs.
06 Jul 2024Mechanical FaultMechanical issue while en route from Manitowoc to Ludington, USA. Arrived late at Ludington, and sailings on 07 and 08 Jul were canceled. Vessel remained at Ludington as of 08 Jul
21 Jul 2023Mechanical FaultFerry was sidelined in Ludington due to mechanical failure of its ramping system. One of lifting structures collapsed into water. Service between Ludington and Manitowoc, USA, has been cancelled. Repairs are underway.
06 Aug 2021Medical EmergencyCrew member tested positive for Covid-19 forcing vessel to suspend sailing across Lake Michigan. Other crew members also in quarantine awaiting test results.