BALI is a 2009 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 27 inspections since 2016, most recently in March 2026, along with 12 deficiencies and 5 operational controls.
Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 2 March 2026.
Coast Guard record current through 23 August 2026, retrieved 5 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the Passenger Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.
Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded.
A blank resolution means none was recorded in this data; it does not establish that a
deficiency is outstanding. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record
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Tonnage as PSIX records it3 - Simplified, Net Ton 3 - Simplified, Gross Ton
This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 August 2026 as served by NOAA Fisheries, so no documentation record is shown. Absence from that file is a fact about the file, not about the hull.
Vessel history report
Every record for this hull, in one document — $299
Every recorded inspection, 2016 to
2026 for this class, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates
and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this
hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when
· how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the
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Inspection history · 27
2 March 2026Annual Inspection · Vessel Attendance
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8267618
21 May 2025Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8064878
5 February 2025Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8002219
31 August 2024Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7992927
31 August 2024Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8016332
6 July 2024Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7951111
6 July 2024Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7953453
14 May 2024COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7845968
5 September 2023Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7606318
19 August 2023Damage Survey · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7771641
19 August 2023Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7774574
The Certificate of Inspection and any SOLAS Certificates must be posted under glass or other suitable transparent material, such that all pages are visible, in a conspicuous place on the vessel where observation by passengers is likely. MI observed the vessel did not have the Certificate of Inspection posted or located in an area visible to passengers.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 June 2025
Resolved 28 May 2025
Resolution: Received image from O/O showing valid COI properly posted onboard vessel.
When, in accordance with § 178.210 of this chapter, a vessel must be provided with a stability letter, the stability letter must be posted under glass or other suitable transparent material, such that all pages are visible, at the operating station of the vessel. MI observed the vessel did not have the vessels Stability Letter posted or located in an area visible at the operating station.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 June 2025
Resolved 28 May 2025
Resolution: Received image from O/O showing approved stability letter properly posted onboard vessel.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 6 July 2024Resolved
Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations. Vessel lost propulsion while underway with passengers on board.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 7 July 2024
Resolution: Attended vessel and ensured proper operation in full ahead and astern propulsion.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 14 May 2024Resolved
All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the Inland Navigation Rules. A power-driven vessel underway shall exhibit a masthead light forward, sidelights, and a sternlight; vessels under may exhibit an all-round white light in lieu of a separate masthead/stern light. Masthead/stern light was not operational at the time of the inspection.
Vessel restricted from operating from sunset to sunrise and at times of restricted visibility.
46 CFR 183.420
33 CFR 83.23 (a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 May 2024
Resolved 3 June 2024
Resolution: Vessel provided pictures of illuminated masthead/stern light. Cleared 01 deficiency.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 19 August 2023Resolved
received report from Port Safety Officer of MDR regarding the M/V BALI (IMO# 8331UX) a 35ft pontoon water taxi that experienced a loss of power with 5 passengers on board near Fisherman’s Village, MDR. Vessel bumped the pier causing minor bent aluminum on the Starboard side corner. Vessel has not determined cause of loss of power.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 19 August 2023
Resolution: Vessel conducted satisfactory sea trial.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 28 March 2023Resolved
Affix the port forward railing mount to the deck.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 20 April 2023
Resolution: The port forward railing mount has been affixed to the deck.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 September 2021Resolved
A vessel must carry one floating waterlight. Battery for floating waterlight was missing. Vessel replaced prior to the end of the inspection.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 7 September 2021
Resolution: Vessel replaced battery and proved proper operation prior to the end of the inspection; all satisfactory.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 19 April 2021Resolved
A vessel that is exposed to salt water more than three months in any 12 month period since the last examination must undergo a drydock examination and an internal structural at least once every two years. Vessel exceeded two year interval on 01APR2021. Vessel required to undergo satisfactory drydock examination prior to departure or carrying passengers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 19 April 2021
Resolved 10 May 2021
Resolution: Vessel completed satisfactory drydock.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 2 September 2019Resolved
Propulsion machinery must be suitable for type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding it's designed limitations. Vessel reported loss of propulsion. Conduct proper repairs and prove proper operation of the vessel's propulsion system to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 2 September 2019
Resolved 4 September 2019
Resolution: Replaced throttle cable. Conducted sea trial. all sat.
Provide a technical report to determine the root cause of the loss of propulsion. Ensure cause of engine failures are rectified prior to vessel operation. This shall be to the satisfaction of an attending Marine Inspector. Vessel is no sailed.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 28 June 2017
Resolution: Vessel had a newly installed Yamaha 50HP outboard. Conducted satisfactory operational test underway.
Provide a third party technical report attesting to the ability of the vessel's fuel and propulsion system to operate properly. This shall be to the satisfaction of an attending Marine Inspector prior to operation. Vessel is no sailed.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 24 June 2017
Resolution: Hornblower provided third party technical report. Representative did not find any issues with engine as installed. MI witnessed sea trial.
Ensure vessel's fuel and propulsion system is capable of proper operation prior to operating vessel. This shall be to the satisfaction of an attending marine inspector. Vessel is no sailed.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 23 June 2017
Resolution: Vessel's propulsion system fully operational.
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