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USCG Documented Vessel

NIKOLA

No. 617891Research VesselValid
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
617891
Call sign
WDF2719
Flag
Us
Service
Research Vessel
Self-propelled
Yes
Propulsion
Diesel Reduction
Hull material
Steel
Year built
1980

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
112.3 ft
Breadth
29.9 ft
Depth
10.2 ft
Gross tonnage
94 GT
Net tonnage
64 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
July 23, 2025
Expires
July 31, 2026
Endorsements
Coastwise UnrestrictedRegistry

Builder

Builder
Universal Iron Works INC
Shipyard
Universal Iron Works INC
Built at
Houma, La, United States
Year built
1980

Hailing port

Hailing port
New Orleans, La, United States
Managing owner (company)
Arctic Star Mining LLC
Managing owner location
Isanti, Mn

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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