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USCG Documented Vessel

THE DISCOVERY

No. 556812Passenger (Inspected)Valid
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
556812
Call sign
WDN7766
Flag
Us
Service
Passenger (Inspected)
Self-propelled
Yes
Propulsion
Diesel Reduction
Hull material
Steel
Year built
1974

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
62.3 ft
Breadth
22 ft
Depth
7.1 ft
Gross tonnage
57 GT
Net tonnage
38 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
February 18, 2026
Expires
March 31, 2027
Endorsements
Coastwise UnrestrictedRecreation

Builder

Builder
Blount Marine Corporation
Shipyard
Blount Marine Corporation
Built at
Warren, Ri, United States
Year built
1974

Hailing port

Hailing port
Traverse City, Mi, United States
Managing owner (company)
Discovery Traverse City Tours LLC
Managing owner location
Traverse City, Mi

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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