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No. 1217549Research VesselValid
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
1217549
Hull ID (HIN)
IAR34CATA808Decode this HIN →
Flag
Us
Service
Research Vessel
Self-propelled
Yes
Hull material
Aluminum
Hull shape
Monohull
Year built
2008

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
40.5 ft
Breadth
13.5 ft
Depth
7 ft
Gross tonnage
25 GT
Net tonnage
20 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
November 24, 2025
Expires
November 30, 2026
Endorsements
Coastwise UnrestrictedFisheryRegistry

Builder

Builder
Armstrong Marine INC
Built at
Port Angeles, Wa, United States
Year built
2008
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Hailing port

Hailing port
Portland, Or, United States
Managing owner (company)
Theory Marine Services LLC
Managing owner location
Ventura, 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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