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DARK STAR
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2010s · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Other hulls named DARK STAR
DARK STAR is a 2010 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 21 inspections since 2010, most recently in May 2026, along with 24 deficiencies.
Records from 2010 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 6 May 2026.
- Built
- 2010
- Last inspected
- 6 May 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 24 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
Identity
1226544
1055797
Flag
UNITED STATES
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Maury page id
psix-1055797
Inspections, by type
The 21 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)42.0 ft × 15.3 ft × 5.3 ft
Registered tonnagegross 22 / net 22
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderH & H MARINE, INC · STEUBEN, ME, UNITED STATES · built 2010
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionGasoline Outboard
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portWILDWOOD CREST, NJ
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery
DocumentationValid · issued 10 June 2026 · expires 30 June 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 it22 - Simplified, Gross Ton
22 - Simplified, Net Ton
22 - 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
No FCC ship-station licence is recorded against this Official Number in the file of
6 September 2026. That is a fact about the licence file, not about the radio.
A report is not offered for this hull: Its record holds only 2 of the seven kinds of material a report is built from: inspections, deficiencies, operational controls, tow-unit appearances, casualty records, dimensions and documentation. That is a statement about the record, not about the vessel. Reports.
Inspection history · 21
6 May 2026
Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8350214
29 September 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8243095
15 May 2025
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8136766
3 October 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8013351
17 September 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8004354
13 May 2024
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8005246
19 July 2023
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7747241
19 June 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7718496
23 May 2022
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7457024
3 May 2022
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7442471
28 February 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7403269
28 May 2020
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6962749
30 May 2019
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6717740
19 April 2019
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6666040
5 September 2018
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6532002
18 April 2017
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6124369
11 June 2014
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4905231
30 May 2012
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4330876
14 September 2011
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4142759
15 March 2010
Construction Oversight · Simplified Stability Test · Initial Certification · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3695851
21 January 2010
Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Belfast · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3691886
Deficiency record · 24
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 3 October 2024
Resolved
The master and crew of a vessel will be familiar with the content of and have mounted at the operating station, emergency instructions containing the actions to be taken in the event of fire, heavy weather, or man overboard conditions. Vessel’s mounted man overboard instructions did not reflect actual steps performed by the crew. Update procedure to accurately reflect how this emergency instruction will be conducted.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 3 October 2024
Resolved
Each EAP education program must include at least the following elements: display and distribution of informational material; display and distribution of a community service hot-line telephone number for crew member assistance, and display and distribution of the employer's policy regarding drug and alcohol use in the workplace. Vessel did not have EAP information displayed on the vessel. Provide evidence that EAP information is displayed to MI.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 3 October 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 the condition of the superstructure, masts, and similar arrangements constructed on the hull. Nuts securing the mast to the deck are wasted and require replacement. Additionally, all shackles for mast rigging need to be moused to prevent pins backing out. Repair/replace to the satisfaction of MI.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Medical certificate
Issued 3 October 2024
Resolved
To qualify for a medical certificate, a mariner must provide evidence of meeting the medical and physical standards in this section on a CG-719-K or CG-719-K/E, as appropriate. Master did not have a medical certificate. Provide proof of valid medical certificate to MI.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 17 September 2024
Resolved
Vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date. Vessel did not complete annual inspection. Vessel cannot operate as a inspected T vessel until inspection is complete.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 19 June 2023
Resolved
A vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible. Marine Inspector observed outdated paper chart. Procure updated chart to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage treatment plant
Issued 19 June 2023
Resolved
When operating a vessel on a body of water where the discharge of untreated sewage is prohibited...the operator must secure each Type III device in a manner which prevents discharge of sewage... to include closing the valve and removing the handle, padlocking the valve in the closed position, or non resealable wire tie holding valve in closed position. Marine Inspector observed MSD overboard valve was not secured. Secure overboard discharge valve to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 19 June 2023
Resolved
Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable portable battery lights. One of these lights must be located at the operating station & the other at the access to the propulsion machinery space. Send pictures of 02 portable lights.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 23 May 2022
Resolved
Vessel on a LBS route must carry three hand red flares and three orange smoke distress signals. Vessel was missing 3 orange distress signals.
46 CFR 189.68 (b)(1)(2)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 23 May 2022
Resolved
The master of a crew vessel will be familiar with the content of and have mounted at the operating station, emergecny instructions containing actions to be taken in the event of fire, heavy weather, or man overboard conditions. Vessel did not have instructions mounted.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 3 May 2022
Resolved
During dry dock exam, identified flooring suppoorting the sewage holding tank was broken. Make effective repairs to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. 46 CFR 176.610(a)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 28 February 2022
Resolved
Annual Inspection. Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection within 3 months before or after each anniversary date. DARK STAR missed their 1st annual inspection date 15JUN2021. Must request and complete a COI Renewal inspection prior to carrying passengers. 46CFR176.500(b)(1)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 28 February 2022
Resolved
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. DARK STAR missed their DD/ISE date 30APR2021. Must request and complete a DD/ISE prior to carrying passengers. 46CFR176.600(c)(1)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 30 May 2019
Resolved
Crewmember [name withheld] is not on vessel's roster of employees subject to random testing. Provide proof of pre employment testing and proof of enrollment for random testing prior to allowing member to operate in a crewmember capacity.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 5 September 2018
Resolved
Vessel on LBS route is required to carry 3 day hand flares and 3 night flare or 6 day/night flares. Vessel only had 4 valid flares onboard.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 5 September 2018
Resolved
Fuel shut offs were not installed on portable tanks. ABYC H-25 requires portable fuel tanks to have quick disconnect fittings between the engine and fuel lines and the fuel line and tank shall automatically shut off fuel flow when disconnected.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 5 September 2018
Resolved
Forward compartment bilge high level alarm indicator light was inoperable at operating station.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 2 May 2017
Resolved
Provide appropriate nautical chart.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 18 April 2017
Resolved
RT01: Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary have annual inspection. CITE 46 CFR 176.500(b)(1) Prior to Carrying Passengers.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Training Requirements
Issued 11 June 2014
Resolved
Provide appropriate documents for Drug and Alcohol Policy.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Interface Detector
Issued 11 June 2014
Resolved
Repair audible bilge alarm in aft most compartment.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Quantity
Issued 14 September 2011
Resolved
Vessel is missing 3 PFD's. Passenger count is reduced by 3 total passengers allowed onboard 46.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Quantity
Issued 15 March 2010
Resolved
Vessel missing 4 adult life jackets. Vessel restricted to 45 persons total.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 15 March 2010
Resolved
Vessel does not have a FCC radio call sign or radio safety certificate. Vessel restricted to less than 1000 feet from shore.
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.