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USCG Documented Vessel

CANYON EXPLORER

No. 993150Passenger (Inspected)Valid
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
993150
Call sign
WDQ4344
Hull ID (HIN)
DYD65702L292Decode this HIN →
Flag
Us
Service
Passenger (Inspected)
Self-propelled
Yes
Propulsion
Diesel Reduction
Hull material
Frp (Fiberglass)
Hull shape
Monohull
Year built
1993

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
65 ft
Breadth
18 ft
Depth
6.5 ft
Gross tonnage
50 GT
Net tonnage
40 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
18 Jun 2026
Expires
31 Jul 2027
Endorsements
Coastwise UnrestrictedRecreation

Builder

Builder
Defender Yacht Corporation
Shipyard
Boatel Marine/Defender Yt
Built at
Miami, Fl, United States
Year built
1993
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Hailing port

Hailing port
Gulf Shores, Al, United States
Managing owner (company)
Cruise Orange Beach LLC
Managing owner location
Gulf Shores, Al

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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