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USCG Documented Vessel

DARE

No. 535797Research VesselValid
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
535797
Call sign
WZL8900
Flag
Us
Service
Research Vessel
Self-propelled
Yes
Hull material
Aluminum
Year built
1971

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
83.5 ft
Breadth
21.7 ft
Depth
7.4 ft
Gross tonnage
99 GT
Net tonnage
67 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
May 30, 2025
Expires
June 30, 2026
Endorsements
Coastwise Unrestricted

Builder

Built at
Morgan City, La, United States
Year built
1971

Hailing port

Hailing port
Key West, Fl, United States
Managing owner (company)
The O/S Dare LLC
Managing owner location
Key West, Fl

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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