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USCG Documented Vessel

BLUE SKY

No. 916500Commercial Fishing VesselValid
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
916500
Flag
Us
Service
Commercial Fishing Vessel
Self-propelled
Yes
Hull material
Steel
Hull shape
Monohull
Year built
1983

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
46 ft
Breadth
15 ft
Depth
5.9 ft
Gross tonnage
27 GT
Net tonnage
21 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
October 7, 2025
Expires
October 31, 2026
Endorsements
Fishery

Builder

Builder
Dong Van Nguyen
Shipyard
Dong Van Nguyen
Built at
Texas City, Tx, United States
Year built
1983

Hailing port

Hailing port
Texas City, Tx, United States
Managing owner location
Richmond, Tx

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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