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USCG Documented Vessel

PEPIN

No. 538146Towing VesselValid
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
538146
Call sign
WDI5169
Flag
Us
Service
Towing Vessel
Self-propelled
Yes
Propulsion
Diesel Reduction
Hull material
Steel
Year built
1972

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
54 ft
Breadth
22 ft
Depth
7.9 ft
Gross tonnage
76 GT
Net tonnage
51 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
April 16, 2026
Expires
May 31, 2027
Endorsements
Coastwise Unrestricted

Builder

Builder
Gulf Boat Building Corp.
Shipyard
Gulf Boat Building Corp.
Built at
Biloxi, Ms, United States
Year built
1972

Hailing port

Hailing port
Miami, Fl, United States
Managing owner (company)
Miami River Towing Company INC
Managing owner location
Miami, Fl

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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