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USCG Documented Vessel

SUZETTE DAWN

No. 500344Towing VesselValid
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
500344
Call sign
WDD8634
Flag
Us
Service
Towing Vessel
Self-propelled
Yes
Propulsion
Diesel Reduction
Hull material
Steel
Year built
1965

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
55.1 ft
Breadth
20.9 ft
Depth
4.7 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
March 16, 2026
Expires
February 28, 2027
Endorsements
Coastwise Unrestricted

Builder

Builder
Liberty Shrimp & Oyster Co INC
Shipyard
Libert Shrimp & Oyster Co
Built at
Golden Meadow, La, United States
Year built
1965

Hailing port

Hailing port
Luling, La, United States
Managing owner (company)
Davison Marine LLC
Managing owner location
Luling, 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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