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USCG Documented Vessel

CHIPPEWA

No. 1247367Passenger (Inspected)Valid
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
1247367
Call sign
WDH3905
Hull ID (HIN)
VSI45200J212Decode this HIN →
Flag
Us
Service
Passenger (Inspected)
Self-propelled
Yes
Propulsion
Gasoline Outboard
Hull material
Aluminum
Hull shape
Monohull
Year built
2013

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
34.8 ft
Breadth
12 ft
Depth
6.3 ft
Gross tonnage
17 GT
Net tonnage
17 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
April 4, 2026
Expires
May 31, 2027
Endorsements
Coastwise Unrestricted

Builder

Builder
Silver Ships INC
Built at
Theodore, Al, United States
Year built
2013
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Hailing port

Hailing port
St James, Mi, United States
Managing owner (company)
Central Michigan University
Managing owner location
Mount Pleasant, 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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