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BALBOA

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1960s · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Other hulls named BALBOA

BALBOA is a 1964 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 38 inspections since 2002, most recently in May 2026, along with 21 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2008.

Records from 2002 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 5 May 2026.

Built: 1964
Last inspected: 5 May 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 38
Deficiencies: 21 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 1 investigation · 2008

Identity

1099439

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WDA8869

10415

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

366858920

Maury page id

psix-10415

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations33

…administrative events4

…with no type recorded1

Years with a record 23 calendar years (2002–2026)

The 38 inspections in the strip above, split by the kind of activity the US Coast Guard recorded. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not years in service. What Maury does not do.

Coast Guard record current through 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 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 1977.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)33.0 ft × 12.2 ft × 4.5 ft

Registered tonnagegross 12 / net 9

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderWEBBERS COVE BOAT YARD INC · EAST BLUE HILL, ME, UNITED STATES · built 1964

Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeShip

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portCORONADO, CA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 3 April 2026 · expires 30 April 2027

Service, as the file records itPassenger (Inspected)

Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)

Tonnage as PSIX records it12 - Simplified, Gross Ton
9 - Simplified, Net Ton

Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 September 2026, matched to this hull on its Official Number. Registered and ITC measurements are two systems and are never combined. One snapshot is held so far; documentation history begins with the next.

Radio station licence

WDN5213MMSI 366858920 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 7 December 2022, expires 7 December 2032

FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown. A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.

Inspection history · 38

5 May 2026 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8367389

2 June 2025 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8161442

25 March 2025 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8099601

18 December 2024 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8048462

5 December 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8046288

26 July 2023 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7752967

29 March 2023 Drydock Exam · In-Service Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7659711

8 November 2022 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7591470

3 May 2022 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7455355

13 September 2021 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7317095

7 October 2020 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7073133

19 August 2020 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7037270

4 October 2019 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6828178

1 October 2019 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6825748

21 September 2018 Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6566698

31 July 2018 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6497154

4 May 2017 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6138996

25 October 2016 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6029196

15 June 2016 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5908145

21 July 2015 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5215114

20 August 2014 Hull Examination · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4960544

7 May 2012 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4304708

1 December 2011 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4199707

18 February 2011 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3946032

7 July 2009 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3527204

26 February 2009 Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3421253

9 August 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3428187

14 July 2008 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3253860

24 October 2007 Hull Examination · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3083316

24 May 2007 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2926824

20 March 2007 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2893051

12 April 2006 Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2616470

11 October 2005 Excursion Permit

Administrative · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2512378

18 August 2005 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2457375

23 May 2004 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2029699

4 May 2004 Hull Examination · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2021602

3 June 2003 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1809282

30 May 2002 Hull Examination · Simplified Stability Test · COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1623583

Deficiency record · 21

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation

Issued 18 December 2024 Resolved

A vessel on which a pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system is installed must have the following equipment at the operating station: (1) A light to indicate discharge; (2) An audible alarm that sounds upon discharge MI found the audible alarm was inoperable during testing. Fix audible alarm and notify local OCMI.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 18 December 2024
Resolved 18 December 2024

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion

Issued 18 December 2024 Resolved

At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspections of the hull structure and its appurtenances, including the following: Inspection of all accessible parts of the exterior and interior of the hull, the watertight bulkheads, and weather decks. MI found 2 bolts around rub rail which were not properly fastened. Properly fasten and notify local OCMI.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 18 December 2024
Resolved 18 December 2024

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)

Issued 5 December 2024 Resolved

Vessel was discovered to have a COI overdue for its annual inspection. To maintain a valid COI, the vessel must complete its annual inspection within 3 months of the anniversary date. Vessel is restricted from carrying passengers for hire until it completes a satisfactory annual inspection.

Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 18 December 2024
Resolution: Annual inspection completed.

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)

Issued 21 September 2021 Resolved

VSLs OVER 26 FT IN LENGTH MUST BE PROVIDED WITH A AUDIABLE AND VISUAL ALARM AT THE OPERATING STATION TO INDICATE HIGH BILGE WATER LEVELS IN MACHINERY SPACE BILGE WELLS, SHAFT ALLEY BILGE WELLS OR OTHER SPACES WITH SEA WATER PIPING. VSLs HIGH LEVEL BILGE ALARAM WAS FOUND INOPERABLE. REPLACE AND TEST PRIOR TO DEPARTURE.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 September 2021
Resolution: Replaced

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)

Issued 21 September 2021 Resolved

VSL FAILED TO UNDERGO THE REQUIRED ANNUAL INSPECTION BEFORE THE 3 MONTH WINDOW EXPIRED ( 10 AUGUST 2021 ) VSL SHALL NOT OPERATE WITH PASSENGERS ONBOARD UNTIL THE COMPLETION OF THE REQUIRED ANNUAL INSPECTION.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 September 2021
Resolution: Conducted inspection

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Performance standards for radio equipment

Issued 4 October 2019 Resolved

Vessel does not have a valid FCC Safety Radio Certifcate onboard

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 October 2019
Resolved 10 October 2019
Resolution: FCC Radio cert provided.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills

Issued 4 October 2019 Resolved

No Fire drills have been conducted onboard since 12/2018. Conduct and Log fire drill.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 4 October 2019
Resolved 4 October 2019

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 4 October 2019 Resolved

A Vessel must carry one floating waterlight.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 10 October 2019
Resolution: Floating waterlight provided.

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)

Issued 4 October 2019 Resolved

Vessels of at least 26 ft a visual and audible alarm must be provided.

Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 10 October 2019
Resolution: Audible and visual alarm installed.

Stability › Watertight Integrity › General

Issued 20 August 2014 Resolved

Repair two water leaks in engine compartment.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 September 2014
Resolved 23 October 2014
Resolution: Water leaks have been repaired

Documentation › Manifests/Lists › Emergency Checkoff List

Issued 20 August 2014 Resolved

Provide emergency instruction IAW 46CFR185.510 and 512

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 September 2014
Resolved 23 October 2014
Resolution: Emergency instructions have been posted

Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm

Issued 14 July 2008 Resolved

Repair visual display for high-water bilge alarm.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 July 2008
Resolved 14 July 2008

Fire Fighting › Fixed Halon Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls

Issued 14 July 2008 Resolved

Repair/replace fixed fire fighting system gauge at operating station.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 July 2008
Resolved 31 July 2008

Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder Stock

Issued 14 July 2008 Resolved

Provide emergency means of steering (tiller).

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 July 2008
Resolved 14 July 2008

Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls

Issued 24 May 2007 Resolved

Prove proper operation of fixed fire fighting system. No passengers until corrected.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 25 May 2007
Resolved 24 May 2007

Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General

Issued 24 May 2007 Resolved

Prove proper operation of remote fuel shutoffs (both port & stbd). No passengers until corrected.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 25 May 2007
Resolved 24 May 2007

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage

Issued 24 May 2007 Resolved

Label PFD storage to reflect number of child-size PFDs carried.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 May 2007
Resolved 24 May 2007

Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts

Issued 18 August 2005 Resolved

Replace outdated chart

Due 18 September 2005
Resolved 24 August 2005
Resolution: new chart

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell

Issued 18 August 2005 Resolved

Repair port/aft rub rail

Due 18 September 2005
Resolved 24 August 2005
Resolution: S/S sheet added in lieu of fender, crew keeps tearing fender off.

Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Emergency Instructions

Issued 18 August 2005 Resolved

Post emergency instructions

Due 18 September 2005
Resolved 24 August 2005
Resolution: posted

Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Valve

Issued 18 August 2005 Resolved

Reroute FO cut-out valve cable to operate without reaching into engine compartment

Due 18 September 2005
Resolved 24 August 2005

Casualty record · 1

9 August 2008Significant Marine Casualty · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 3428187

Each line is an incident investigation the Coast Guard recorded with this hull among the vessels involved, with the date and the classification the Coast Guard gave it, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.

Ownership record

The Coast Guard's documentation record for this hull -- the Abstract of Title, with its owners and liens as filed -- is not in PSIX. Ask, and Maury buys it from the National Vessel Documentation Center, files it here with its date, and every reader of this page gets it.