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USCG Documented Vessel

VELELLA VELELLA

No. 580997RecreationalValid
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
580997
Call sign
WDB4376
Hull ID (HIN)
BLW000641276Decode this HIN →
Flag
Us
Service
Recreational
Self-propelled
Yes
Hull material
Frp (Fiberglass)
Hull shape
Monohull
Year built
1976

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
37.7 ft
Breadth
11.3 ft
Depth
7.2 ft
Gross tonnage
15 GT
Net tonnage
13 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
August 16, 2022
Expires
August 31, 2027
Endorsements
Recreation

Builder

Builder
Blue Water Boats INC
Shipyard
Blue Water Boats INC
Built at
Woodinville, Wa, United States
Year built
1976
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Hailing port

Hailing port
Bellingham, Wa, United States
Managing owner location
Bellingham, Wa

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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