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USCG Documented Vessel

SAILFISH

No. 580420Commercial Fishing VesselValid
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
580420
Call sign
WDD5814
Flag
Us
Service
Commercial Fishing Vessel
Self-propelled
Yes
Propulsion
Diesel
Hull material
Aluminum
Year built
1977

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
48.5 ft
Breadth
15.3 ft
Depth
6.6 ft
Gross tonnage
39 GT
Net tonnage
26 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
June 29, 2026
Expires
June 30, 2027
Endorsements
Fishery

Builder

Builder
Aluminum Specialty Welding & Machines INC
Shipyard
Aluminum Specialty Weld
Built at
Houma, La, United States
Year built
1977

Hailing port

Hailing port
Grand Isle, La, United States
Managing owner location
Grand Isle, La

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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