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USCG Documented Vessel

305-035

No. 511973Passenger Barge (Inspected)Valid
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
511973
Flag
Us
Service
Passenger Barge (Inspected)
Self-propelled
No
Hull material
Steel
Year built
1948

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
80 ft
Breadth
26 ft
Depth
3.8 ft
Gross tonnage
68 GT
Net tonnage
68 NT

Documentation

A Certificate of Documentation (COD) is the U.S. Coast Guard’s federal record of a vessel’s nationality and ownership — a national alternative to state titling for eligible vessels. Learn how it differs from state registration in the registration vs documentation guide.

COD status
Valid
Issued
May 13, 2026
Expires
June 30, 2027
Endorsements
Coastwise Unrestricted

Builder

Builder
Higgins, INC.
Shipyard
Higgins, INC.
Built at
New Orleans, La, United States
Year built
1948

Hailing port

Hailing port
Baton Rouge, La, United States
Managing owner (company)
Louisiana, State Of
Managing owner location
Baton Rouge, La

Planning to run this boat as a charter or take paying passengers? Carrying up to six for hire needs an OUPV “six-pack” captain’s license.

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