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USCG Documented Vessel

BLUE JAY

No. 256705Commercial Fishing VesselNo Operation - PM
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
256705
Flag
Us
Service
Commercial Fishing Vessel
Self-propelled
Yes
Hull material
Steel
Year built
1948

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
32.5 ft
Breadth
11.5 ft
Depth
4.8 ft
Gross tonnage
18 GT
Net tonnage
12 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
April 17, 1991
Expires
April 30, 1994
Endorsements
Coastwise UnrestrictedRegistry

Builder

Builder
Herold Derusha
Shipyard
Herold Derusha
Built at
Marinette Wi, United States
Year built
1948

Hailing port

Hailing port
Naubinway, Mi, United States
Managing owner location
Naubinway, Mi

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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