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USCG Documented Vessel

BABY JOE

No. 500350Towing VesselNo Operation - PM
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
500350
Call sign
WV9271
Flag
Us
Service
Towing Vessel
Self-propelled
Yes
Hull material
Steel
Year built
1965

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
50.8 ft
Breadth
18.1 ft
Depth
6.8 ft
Gross tonnage
50 GT
Net tonnage
34 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
No Operation - PM
Issued
September 2, 1987
Endorsements
Coastwise UnrestrictedRegistry

Builder

Built at
Larose La
Year built
1965

Hailing port

Managing owner (company)
Baby Joe INC
Managing owner location
Venice, 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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