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USCG Documented Vessel

WHY KNOT

No. 1299875Research VesselValid
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
1299875
Flag
Us
Service
Research Vessel
Self-propelled
Yes
Hull material
Frp (Fiberglass)
Hull shape
Twin Hull
Year built
2019

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
39.3 ft
Breadth
22 ft
Depth
10.5 ft
Gross tonnage
28 GT
Net tonnage
25 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 9, 2026
Expires
February 28, 2027
Endorsements
Registry

Builder

Builder
Robertson & Caine (Pty) Ltd
Built at
Cape Town, South Africa
Year built
2019

Hailing port

Hailing port
Santa Cruz, Ca, United States
Managing owner (company)
Francisco Cruise LLC
Managing owner location
Pace, Fl

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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