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USCG Documented Vessel

PELICAN

No. 530827Commercial Fishing VesselNo Operation - PM
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
530827
Call sign
WYC3057
Flag
Us
Service
Commercial Fishing Vessel
Self-propelled
Yes
Hull material
Steel
Year built
1970

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
40.4 ft
Breadth
14.8 ft
Depth
4.4 ft
Gross tonnage
17 GT
Net tonnage
11 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
No Operation - PM
Issued
April 10, 1985
Expires
April 30, 1990
Endorsements
Coastwise UnrestrictedFishery

Builder

Builder
H. J. Buffmire
Shipyard
H. J. Buffmire
Built at
Montara, Ca, United States
Year built
1970

Hailing port

Hailing port
Los Angeles, Ca, United States
Managing owner location
Little River, 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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