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USCG Documented Vessel

YELLOWFIN

No. 537119Research VesselValid
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
537119
IMO number
7230898
Call sign
WCW2778
Flag
Us
Service
Research Vessel
Self-propelled
Yes
Propulsion
Diesel Reduction
Hull material
Aluminum
Hull shape
Monohull
Year built
1971

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
69.4 ft
Breadth
23.9 ft
Depth
8.6 ft
Gross tonnage
95 GT
Net tonnage
76 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
August 6, 2025
Expires
September 30, 2026
Endorsements
Coastwise UnrestrictedRegistry

Builder

Builder
Lewis B. Maurer
Shipyard
Lewis B. Maurer
Built at
Costa Mesa, Ca, United States
Year built
1971

Hailing port

Hailing port
Los Angeles, Ca, United States
Managing owner (company)
State Of California
Managing owner location
Terminal Island, 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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