USCG MIC: WPS

Westport Shipyard HIN Decoder & USCG Recall Lookup

Official US Coast Guard registered boat builder: WESTPORT LLC in PORT ANGELES, WA.

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Official Coast Guard Registry Details

Manufacturer Code (MIC): WPS
Corporate Registration Name: WESTPORT LLC
Factory Address: 3500 E HWY 101
Headquarters Location: PORT ANGELES, WA

USCG Safety Recall History

Source: US Coast Guard Boating Safety Recall Database

0 Recall Campaign(s)

No Open Safety Recalls on Record

The US Coast Guard database currently has zero recorded safety recall campaigns associated with Westport Shipyard under MIC WPS.

How to Read a Westport Shipyard Hull Identification Number

If you own or are looking to purchase a Westport Shipyard boat, the 12-character HIN stamped on the transom contains key manufacturing details. Every genuine hull built by Westport Shipyard begins with the letters WPS. Here is how each section breaks down:

  • Characters 1–3 (WPS): Identifies Westport Shipyard as the certified manufacturer registered with the US Coast Guard.
  • Characters 4–8: Unique internal production serial number for that specific boat hull.
  • Character 9: Production month code, where A represents January, B represents February, through L representing December.
  • Character 10: The last digit of the year the boat was manufactured at the facility.
  • Characters 11–12: The official certified model year of the vessel.

For instance, in the sample HIN WPS12345D424, the boat was manufactured by Westport Shipyard (WPS) in April for the 2024 model year. Always check that the model year decoded matches the boat title and registration card before completing a purchase.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Manufacturer Identification Code (MIC) for Westport Shipyard?

The official US Coast Guard Manufacturer Identification Code (MIC) for Westport Shipyard is WPS. All hulls manufactured by this facility start with WPS in characters 1 through 3 of the Hull Identification Number.

Where is the HIN located on a Westport Shipyard boat?

On all Westport Shipyard boats, the primary 12-character HIN is permanently stamped or molded onto the upper starboard (right-hand) corner of the transom. A secondary hidden HIN is also glassed into an unexposed interior stringer or behind the console to combat boat theft.

How do I decode a Westport Shipyard Hull Identification Number?

A standard 12-character Westport Shipyard HIN begins with WPS, followed by a 5-character hull serial number, a 1-character production month letter (A for January through L for December), a 1-digit build year, and a 2-digit model year.

Are there any open US Coast Guard safety recalls on Westport Shipyard boats?

According to current US Coast Guard Boating Safety records, there are zero active safety recall campaigns logged for Westport Shipyard under MIC WPS.