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USCG Documented Vessel

CAPE FEAR

No. 938132Research VesselValid
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
938132
Flag
Us
Service
Research Vessel
Self-propelled
Yes
Hull material
Frp (Fiberglass)
Hull shape
Monohull
Year built
1988

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
63 ft
Breadth
20.5 ft
Depth
9 ft
Gross tonnage
77 GT
Net tonnage
62 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
September 3, 2025
Expires
August 31, 2026
Endorsements
Coastwise Unrestricted

Builder

Builder
Panhandle Custom Marine
Shipyard
Panhandle Custom Marine
Built at
Panama City Fl, United States
Year built
1988

Hailing port

Hailing port
Wilmington, Nc, United States
Managing owner (company)
University Of Nc At Wilmington
Managing owner location
Wilmington, Nc

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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