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USCG Documented Vessel

CHAMPION

No. 241009Passenger (Inspected)Valid
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
241009
Call sign
WAL 9898
Flag
Us
Service
Passenger (Inspected)
Self-propelled
Yes
Propulsion
Diesel Direct
Hull material
Steel
Year built
1941

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
56.3 ft
Breadth
25.9 ft
Depth
5.8 ft
Gross tonnage
69 GT
Net tonnage
49 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
February 2, 2026
Expires
February 28, 2027
Endorsements
Coastwise UnrestrictedRegistry

Builder

Builder
Arthur R Champion
Shipyard
Arthur R Champion
Built at
Harsens Island Mi, United States
Year built
1941

Hailing port

Hailing port
Algonac, Mi, United States
Managing owner (company)
Champion Marine INC
Managing owner location
Harsens Island, 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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