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USCG Documented Vessel

SHANA RAE

No. 618458Research VesselValid
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
618458
Call sign
WAI6560
Flag
Us
Service
Research Vessel
Self-propelled
Yes
Propulsion
Diesel
Hull material
Frp (Fiberglass)
Year built
1980

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
44.7 ft
Breadth
15.6 ft
Depth
8.3 ft
Gross tonnage
46 GT
Net tonnage
35 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 9, 2025
Expires
October 31, 2026
Endorsements
Coastwise UnrestrictedRegistry

Builder

Builder
Delta Marine Industries
Shipyard
Delta Marine Industries
Built at
Seattle Wa
Year built
1980

Hailing port

Hailing port
Santa Cruz, Ca, United States
Managing owner (company)
Monterey Canyon Research Vessels INC
Managing owner location
Santa Cruz, Ca

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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