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USCG Documented Vessel

MAERSK CHICAGO

No. 1245544Freight ShipValid
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
1245544
IMO number
9332975
Call sign
WMCS
Flag
Us
Service
Freight Ship
Self-propelled
Yes
Propulsion
Diesel Direct
Hull material
Steel

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
943.2 ft
Breadth
131.2 ft
Depth
66.6 ft
Gross tonnage
74642 GT
Net tonnage
44243 NT
Deadweight
84774 tons

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
August 9, 2025
Expires
September 30, 2026
Endorsements
Limited Registry Cross Border Financing

Builder

Builder
Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction Co. Ltd
Built at
Korea, Republic Of

Hailing port

Hailing port
Norfolk, Va, United States
Managing owner (company)
Maersk Chicago Trust
Managing owner location
Wilmington, De

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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