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USCG Documented Vessel

LADY MELISSA

No. 960544Commercial Fishing VesselValid
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
960544
Flag
Us
Service
Commercial Fishing Vessel
Self-propelled
Yes
Propulsion
Diesel Reduction
Hull material
Steel
Hull shape
Monohull
Year built
1990

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
66 ft
Breadth
21 ft
Depth
6.3 ft
Gross tonnage
58 GT
Net tonnage
46 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
June 8, 2026
Expires
July 31, 2027
Endorsements
Fishery

Builder

Builder
Carey M. Chauvin
Shipyard
Carey M. Chauvin
Built at
Chauvin La, United States
Year built
1990

Hailing port

Hailing port
Chauvin, La, United States
Managing owner location
Chauvin, 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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