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CAPTAIN VALANCE

No. 508829Commercial Fishing VesselNo Operation - PM
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
508829
Flag
Us
Service
Commercial Fishing Vessel
Self-propelled
Yes
Hull material
Wood
Year built
1967

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
42.1 ft
Breadth
17.6 ft
Depth
3 ft
Gross tonnage
19 GT
Net tonnage
16 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
May 10, 1973
Endorsements
Fishery

Builder

Builder
William J Sercovich Jr
Shipyard
William J Sercovich Jr
Built at
Houston, Tx, United States
Year built
1967

Hailing port

Hailing port
New Orleans, La, United States
Managing owner location
Empire, 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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