Coast Guard Document Number

This is a registration number that is assigned to certain boats by the Coast Guard. Commercial vessels and certain motor yachts over five tons are documented as vessels of U.S. registration under navigation laws administered by the U.S. Coast Guard.  An official identifying number is assigned to the vessel, and a valid marine document reflecting the assigned number is issued.  This unique Coast Guard Document number is permanently marked on the main beam of the documented vessel, in addition to appearing on the official marine document issued to the owner of the vessel. A Coast Guard Document Number can only be entered by modifying an existing record.

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