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USCG Documented Vessel

NEW CALIFORNIA DAWN

No. 570855Passenger (Inspected)Valid
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
570855
Call sign
WDI5979
Flag
Us
Service
Passenger (Inspected)
Self-propelled
Yes
Propulsion
Diesel Reduction
Hull material
Frp (Fiberglass)
Year built
1976

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
52.2 ft
Breadth
15.8 ft
Depth
6.1 ft
Gross tonnage
44 GT
Net tonnage
31 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 20, 2026
Expires
January 31, 2027
Endorsements
Coastwise UnrestrictedFisheryRegistry

Builder

Builder
Westport Shipyards INC
Built at
Westport, Wa, United States
Year built
1976

Hailing port

Hailing port
San Francisco, Ca, United States
Managing owner location
Richmond, Ca

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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