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USCG Documented Vessel

WHALE

No. 249599Fishing TenderExpired
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
249599
IMO number
7316408
Call sign
WDI7385
Flag
Us
Service
Fishing Tender
Self-propelled
Yes
Hull material
Wood
Year built
1944

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
82.3 ft
Breadth
26.6 ft
Depth
8.7 ft
Gross tonnage
164 GT
Net tonnage
132 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
Expired
Issued
June 30, 2004
Endorsements
Coastwise UnrestrictedFishery

Builder

Builder
Maritime Shipyards
Shipyard
Maritime Shipyards
Built at
Seattle, Wa, United States
Year built
1944

Hailing port

Hailing port
Juneau, Ak, United States
Managing owner (company)
Whale Charters 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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