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USCG Documented Vessel

NATIVE SON

No. 544593Commercial Fishing VesselValid
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
544593
Flag
Us
Service
Commercial Fishing Vessel
Self-propelled
Yes
Hull material
Wood
Year built
1972

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
43.4 ft
Breadth
15.1 ft
Depth
6.7 ft
Gross tonnage
30 GT
Net tonnage
23 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
December 9, 2025
Expires
December 31, 2026
Endorsements
Coastwise Unrestricted

Builder

Builder
Sheldon Midgette Boat
Shipyard
Sheldon Midgette Boat
Built at
Manteo, Nc, United States
Year built
1972

Hailing port

Hailing port
Hatteras, Nc, United States
Managing owner location
Smithfield, Va

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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