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USCG Documented Vessel

JOURNEYMAN

No. 978217Commercial Fishing VesselValid
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
978217
Hull ID (HIN)
CERB3003J586Decode this HIN →
Flag
Us
Service
Commercial Fishing Vessel
Self-propelled
Yes
Hull material
Frp (Fiberglass)
Hull shape
Monohull
Year built
1985

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
30 ft
Breadth
10.9 ft
Depth
4.8 ft
Gross tonnage
10 GT
Net tonnage
8 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
December 30, 2025
Expires
December 31, 2026
Endorsements
Coastwise UnrestrictedFisheryRecreation

Builder

Builder
C E Ryder Boat Co
Built at
Bristol, Ri, United States
Year built
1985
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Hailing port

Hailing port
Port Canaveral, Fl, United States
Managing owner (company)
Journeyman Sportfishing LLC
Managing owner location
Merritt Island, 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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