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USCG Documented Vessel

NATURES WAY EXPLORER

No. 290018Towing VesselNo Operation - PM
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
290018
Call sign
WI4123
Flag
Us
Service
Towing Vessel
Self-propelled
Yes
Propulsion
Diesel Direct
Hull material
Steel
Year built
1962

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
83.7 ft
Breadth
28.1 ft
Depth
9.9 ft
Gross tonnage
247 GT
Net tonnage
168 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
No Operation - PM
Issued
June 30, 2004
Endorsements
Coastwise Unrestricted

Builder

Builder
Wiley Manufacturing Company
Shipyard
Wiley Manufacturing Co
Built at
Port Deposit, Md, United States
Year built
1962

Hailing port

Hailing port
Mobile, Al, United States
Managing owner (company)
Natures Way Marine LLC
Managing owner location
Theodore, Al

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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