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R/V ALABAMA DISCOVERY
R/V ALABAMA DISCOVERY is a 2009 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 21 inspections since 2016, most recently in September 2025, along with 43 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2018.
Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 25 September 2025.
- Built
- 2009
- Last inspected
- 25 September 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 43 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2018
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.
Inspection record
Last inspected
25 September 2025
…with no type recorded1
Deficiencies
43 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
10 calendar years (2016–2025)
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
exists, not years in service. What Maury does
not do.
Identity
1224468
WDF4174
1050904
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-1050904
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)64.0 ft × 20.0 ft × 5.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 42 / net 34
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderCHESAPEAKE BOATS INC · CRISFIELD, MD, UNITED STATES · built 2009
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portDAUPHIN ISLAND, AL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 1 April 2026 · expires 31 March 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 it34 - Simplified, Net Ton
42 - Simplified, Gross Ton
42 - Simplified, Gross Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 August 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.
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 population and never a judgement about this vessel.
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Inspection history · 21
25 September 2025
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8241533
14 April 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8111257
13 December 2024
Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8049277
7 August 2024
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7976471
30 November 2023
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7850658
10 January 2023
Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7619329
1 December 2022
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7595506
15 December 2021
Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7420790
26 October 2021
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7340082
25 January 2021
Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7130116
22 October 2020
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7085061
29 May 2020
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6963479
7 October 2019
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6830208
18 December 2018
Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6599465
23 October 2018
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6566436
7 September 2018
Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6535188
6 September 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6538340
16 November 2017
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6308353
14 July 2017
Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6209164
23 January 2017
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6075951
25 August 2016
Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5982975
Deficiency record · 43
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 31 October 2025
Resolved
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must: Automatically shut down all power ventilation systems and all engines that draw intake air from within
the protected space. Vessels pre-engineered system failed to secure the generators and the power ventilation.
46 CFR 181.420 (a)(3)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 31 October 2025
Resolved
Each launching appliance and each survival craft and rescue boat on a vessel must be in good working order
and ready for immediate use before the vessel leaves port and at all times when the vessel is underway. Vessels life floats outside coatings were found to be sun damaged and brittle and the pennants were found to be brittle and falling apart.
46 CFR 185.700
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 31 October 2025
Resolved
Electrical equipment exposed to the weather must be watertight. Vessels forward mast headlight had exposed wires.
46 CFR 183.210 (b)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Evidence of Basic Training
Issued 27 August 2024
Resolved
Employee assistance programs must be conducted for the employer's crew members and supervisory personnel. Supervisory personnel must receive at least 60 minutes of training. Supervisor does not have certificate of completion. Show completed course documentation to marine inspector upon completion.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 27 August 2024
Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection machinery failure Steering system controls located in the pilot house were leaking hydraulic fluid at the helm. Make sufficient repairs to satisfaction of marine inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 27 August 2024
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection spaces may be examined to see that there is no excessive accumulation of oil, trash, debris, or other matter that might create a fire hazard. Engine room intake ventilation screens and generator air filter were found to be dirty restricting proper air flow. Remove debris from machinery.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 27 August 2024
Resolved
Vessels described by 46 CFR 175.110(c) must have an
interconnected fire detection system in compliance with§ 181.450 installed in all enclosed areas where passengers and crew have routine access, including accommodation spaces and machinery spaces. Vessel was found without interconnected system installed in the accommodation and machinery space. Install approved UL217 detectors.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 1 December 2022
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected and all required guards and protective devices must be in satisfactory condition. Lubricating oil lines on both port and stbd main engines were severely deteriorated. Replace lubricating oil lines for both engines.
46 CFR 176.830(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 1 December 2022
Resolved
For fixed-gas fire extinguishing systems, the inspections and tests required by Table 176.810(b) of this section, in addition to the tests required by 46 CFR 147.60 and 147.65. The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. Vessel was missing servicing record for fixed-gas fire extinguishing system.
46 CFR 176.810 (b)(2)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 1 December 2022
Resolved
Each floating water light must be approved in accordance with § 161.010 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant. Ring life buoy water lights battery was expired.
46 CFR 180.70(d)(1)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 1 December 2022
Resolved
Each life float must be fitted with a lifeline, pendants, two paddles, a painter, and a light. 02 batteries from each life float were expired.
46 CFR 180.175(d)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 1 December 2022
Resolved
Life floats and buoyant apparatus must not be stowed in tiers more than 1,220 millimeters (4 feet) high. When stowed in tiers, the separate units must be kept apart by spacers. Spacers were missing between the two life floats.
46 CFR 180.137(f)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 1 December 2022
Resolved
Each survival craft required on a vessel by this part must meet one of the following: For a life float - Approved under approval series 160.027 or other standard specified by the Commandant. Retro-reflective tape on both life floats was deteriorated. Replace retro-reflective tape on both life floats.
46 CFR 180.200(a)(2)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 1 December 2022
Resolved
Portable fire extinguishers must be located so that they are clearly visible and readily accessible from the space being protected. The installation and location must be to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Portable fire extinguisher in wheelhouse was not securely mounted.
46 CFR 181.520
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 1 December 2022
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected and all required guards and protective devices must be in satisfactory condition. Vessel had coolant leak on both port and stbd main engine. Correct prior to drydock certification.
46 CFR 176.830(a)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges
Issued 1 December 2022
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected and all required guards and protective devices must be in satisfactory condition. Vessel had two through hull fittings that were uncapped both port and stbd in forward compartment, aft of collision bulkhead. Secure through hull fittings.
46 CFR 176.830(a)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)
Issued 1 December 2022
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock. Battery box located port aft within engine room contained dead-end wires. Disconnect and remove dead-end wires from battery box.
46 CFR 183.200(b)
14 - Pollution Prevention › 145 - MARPOL Annex V › Garbage
Issued 1 December 2022
Resolved
The master or person in charge of a ship to which this section applies shall ensure that the ship is not operated unless a garbage management plan meeting paragraph (b) of this section is on the ship and that each person handling garbage follows the plan. Vessel was missing written garbage management plan.
33 CFR 151.57
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 1 December 2022
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible. Vessel had outdated charts on board.
46 CFR 184.420 (a)(1)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 November 2020
Resolved
Vessels child life jackets do not have lights. Each life jacket carried on an oceans route must have lights. porivde evidence of properly secured lights.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 9 November 2020
Resolved
At time of inspection, vessels port main engine did not operate. Machinery and equipment installed on each vessel but be suitable and maintained for proper and safe operation. Provide evidence of engine working satisfactory.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 22 October 2020
Resolved
port rail aft of pilot house is not properly attached at the base. pails or equivalent protection must be installed properly near periphery of all accessible decks. secure rail to he deck to withstand 200lb point load.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 22 October 2020
Resolved
Identification plate for derated capacity of generator is not present. each motor must have name plate including such derated capacity. provide evidence of attached plate/information.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 29 October 2019
Resolved
Drills required every three months. Noted that frequency of drills conducted was once every four months. Conduct drills at appropritate intervals.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 29 October 2019
Resolved
COI must be posted in a conspicuous place where observation of passengers is likely. COI not properly posted. Post all pages of COI in a conspicuous location.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress messages: obligations and procedures
Issued 29 October 2019
Resolved
Emergency broadcast instructions specific to vessel must be posted. Noted there was no specific instructions for SSB radio. Post appropriate instructions.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 29 October 2019
Resolved
A vessel that carries more than one life float in a group may be secured by a single painter. Life floats not attached with single painter or independently mounted. Properly mount life floats. Route limited to Lakes, Bays, and Sounds until rectified.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 October 2019
Resolved
Each floating light must be attached to the lanyard with a corrosion resistant clip. Floating waterlight not attached to life ring buoy with clip. Attach with appropriate clip.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Public address system
Issued 29 October 2019
Resolved
Public Address system was not broadcasting to all spaces in the same loop. Repair or replace.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 29 October 2019
Resolved
Generator must be derated to 80 percent of full load and setting of overcurrent device reduced accordingly. Provide 80 amp breaker in the breaker panel for generator.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 29 October 2019
Resolved
Vessel did not have 1 portable hand pump in accordance with 46 CFR 182.520(a). Provide appropriate hand pump.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 October 2019
Resolved
Vessel on ocean route must have life jacket light. Vessel did not have any lights for the life jackets. Provide life jacket lights. Vessel route restricted to limited coastwise until rectified.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems
Issued 29 October 2019
Resolved
Check valve in bilge piping system failed and two others are inproperly installed. Repair or replace and properly install.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 7 October 2019
Resolved
Vessel Certificate of Inspection (COI) has passed their expiration date, rendering the COI as invalid. Vessel may not operate without a valid COI. The vessel may not operate until a COI inspection has been performed by a USCG Inspector and issued a new COI.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 7 September 2018
Resolved
A space containing propulsion machinery must be equipped with a fixed gas fire extinguishing system. Repair turbo leak, reinstall fixed system and test ot the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 5 December 2017
Resolved
Replace expired medicine in the medical chest.
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Service
Issued 5 December 2017
Resolved
Replace expired portable extinguisher in the Wheelhouse.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Drug Test Records
Issued 14 December 2016
Resolved
Consortium letter did not have new crew member on list. Supervosory training was not conducted.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Hydraulic Hose
Issued 14 December 2016
Resolved
Steering lines missing proper holders.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 14 December 2016
Resolved
Missing marine radio permit for one captain.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 14 December 2016
Resolved
DSC-VHF missing GPS capability.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Piping
Issued 14 December 2016
Resolved
Fuel lines missing J1942 at fuel filter.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Outlet Box
Issued 14 December 2016
Resolved
Electric outlet in engine room missing cover.
Casualty record · 1
6 September 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6538340
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. 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.