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USCG Documented Vessel

MORNING LIGHT

No. 970997Commercial Fishing VesselValid
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
970997
Call sign
WBZ6578
Flag
Us
Service
Commercial Fishing Vessel
Self-propelled
Yes
Propulsion
Diesel
Hull material
Aluminum
Hull shape
Monohull
Year built
1990

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
51 ft
Breadth
14 ft
Depth
6 ft
Gross tonnage
28 GT
Net tonnage
22 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
January 12, 2026
Expires
February 28, 2027
Endorsements
Coastwise UnrestrictedFisheryRegistry

Builder

Builder
Laconner Boat Works INC
Shipyard
Laconner Boat Works INC
Built at
Laconner, Wa, United States
Year built
1990

Hailing port

Hailing port
Homer, Ak, United States
Managing owner (company)
Switzer LLC
Managing owner location
Homer, Ak

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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