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USCG Documented Vessel

R/V PELICAN

No. 1169531Research VesselValid
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
1169531
Call sign
WDC5260
Flag
Us
Service
Research Vessel
Self-propelled
Yes
Hull material
Aluminum
Hull shape
Monohull
Year built
1967

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
74.3 ft
Breadth
21 ft
Depth
9.4 ft
Gross tonnage
98 GT
Net tonnage
78 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
September 6, 2025
Expires
September 30, 2026
Endorsements
Coastwise UnrestrictedRegistry

Builder

Builder
Marinette Marine Shipyard
Built at
Marinette, Wi, United States
Year built
1967

Hailing port

Hailing port
Verplanck, Ny, United States
Managing owner (company)
Madeline Marine INC
Managing owner location
Verplanck, Ny

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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