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USCG Documented Vessel

KAIA MARIE

No. 986540Commercial Fishing VesselValid
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
986540
Call sign
WDA8542
Hull ID (HIN)
GFYHM045D292Decode this HIN →
Flag
Us
Service
Commercial Fishing Vessel
Self-propelled
Yes
Propulsion
Diesel
Hull material
Frp (Fiberglass)
Hull shape
Monohull
Year built
1992

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
34 ft
Breadth
12 ft
Depth
4.2 ft
Gross tonnage
11 GT
Net tonnage
9 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 4, 2026
Expires
May 31, 2027
Endorsements
Coastwise UnrestrictedFishery

Builder

Builder
Grants Fiberglass INC
Shipyard
Grants Fiberglass INC
Built at
Miami, Fl, United States
Year built
1992
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Hailing port

Hailing port
Treasure Island, Fl, United States
Managing owner location
Treasure Island, 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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