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USCG Documented Vessel

B-16

No. 530960Freight BargeValid
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
530960
Flag
Us
Service
Freight Barge
Self-propelled
No
Hull material
Steel
Year built
1971

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
250.1 ft
Breadth
54 ft
Depth
13.5 ft
Gross tonnage
1513 GT
Net tonnage
1513 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
February 17, 2026
Expires
February 28, 2027
Endorsements
Coastwise UnrestrictedRegistry

Builder

Builder
American Marine Corp
Shipyard
American Marine Corp
Built at
New Orleans, La, United States
Year built
1971

Hailing port

Hailing port
Portland, Or, United States
Managing owner (company)
Bernert Barge Lines INC
Managing owner location
Oregon City, Or

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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