SORCERESS

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2010s · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A)

SORCERESS is a 2016 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 23 inspections since 2016, most recently in May 2026, along with 11 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2018.

Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 14 May 2026.

Built: 2016
Last inspected: 14 May 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 23
Deficiencies: 11 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 1 investigation · 2018

Identity

1268279

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WDP5902

1072365

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-1072365

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations18

…with no type recorded5

Years with a record 11 calendar years (2016–2026)

The 23 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 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.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)36.0 ft × 13.7 ft × 6.7 ft

Registered tonnagegross 22 / net 17

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderARMSTRONG CONSOLIDATED LLC · PORT TOWNSEND, WA, UNITED STATES · built 2016

Hull materialAluminum

PropulsionInboard/Outboard

Hull shapeShip

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portSEWARD, AK

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 3 March 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 it22 - Simplified, Gross Ton
17 - Simplified, Net 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.

One vessel history report for this hull — every record on this page in one dated, citable document — $300, on request.

Inspection history · 23

14 May 2026 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8358364

22 April 2026 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8330527

3 June 2025 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8152410

20 May 2024 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7916131

13 June 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · USCGC LIBERTY (WPB 1334) · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7720174

25 May 2023 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7696605

19 August 2022 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7538521

28 April 2022 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7442768

20 April 2022 Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7438033

19 August 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · USCGC CHANDELEUR (WPB 1319) · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7297528

11 May 2021 DAPI Audit · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7194047

3 June 2020 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6969150

19 May 2020 Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6962872

10 October 2019 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6832515

23 May 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · USCGC MUSTANG (WPB 1310) · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6695752

1 May 2019 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6674759

23 August 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6532274

17 May 2018 Damage Survey · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6420724

17 May 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6429480

14 May 2018 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6412634

2 May 2018 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6441703

16 May 2017 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6123854

15 June 2016 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Spot Check

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5907767

Deficiency record · 11

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator

Issued 3 June 2025 Resolved

04113 - On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in each of the normally unmanned spaces listed in 46 CFR 182.530(a). Vessel's bilge alarm in the center compartment had an inoperable visual alarm at the operating station. 46 CFR 182.530

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 3 June 2025
Resolution: Vessel replaced bilge alarm unit and proved working visual and audible alarm.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 20 May 2024 Resolved

All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury. Diesel heater fuel line leaking. 46CFR182.100

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 June 2024
Resolved 19 June 2024
Resolution: Rectified.

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

Issued 27 June 2023 Resolved

All vessel that operate on a Coastwise route must have lights attached to the life jackets. All lights are expired. The vessel is restricted to a Limited Coastwise route until corrected.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 19 June 2024
Resolution: Rectified.

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation

Issued 27 June 2023 Resolved

All radiotelephones must contain the MMSI and integral GPS capabilities or must be connected to an electronic position-fixing device. VHF radios must have the MMSI programmed and linked to GPS.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 July 2023
Resolved 19 June 2024
Resolution: Rectified.

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Main installation

Issued 28 April 2022 Resolved

Safety radio certificate (FCC) expired. Provide valid certificate within 30 days.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 May 2022
Resolved 19 August 2022
Resolution: Received objective evidence.

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

Issued 28 April 2022 Resolved

Waterlight not attached to ringbuoy. Lanyard not 3ft. Replace line and attach to buoy.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 May 2022
Resolved 29 April 2022
Resolution: Lanyard was replaced and waterlight properly attached to ringbuoy.

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

Issued 28 April 2022 Resolved

Ringbuoy cracked/damaged. Replace ringbuoy or repair in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 May 2022
Resolved 28 April 2022
Resolution: Ringbuoy replaced.

Engineering › Steering Gear System › Hydraulic Hose

Issued 17 May 2018 Resolved

Vessel lost steering due to a loose hydrolic fitting at where the hose meets the tiller arm on connecting the outdrives.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 18 May 2018
Resolution: System bled and hose reconencted. Satisfactory sea trial conducted. Email verification attached to this case.

Documentation › Logs/Records › MIS Form

Issued 16 May 2017 Resolved

Provide copy of MIS (Management Information System) for 2017.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 June 2017
Resolved 17 May 2017
Resolution: Observed MIS rpt for 2017.

Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Ventilation Fire Dampers

Issued 16 May 2017 Resolved

Prove proper operation of stern E/R ventilation damper. 46CFR182.460(l).

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 June 2017
Resolved 16 May 2017
Resolution: Corrected prior to MIs departure.

Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Availability

Issued 16 May 2017 Resolved

Provide 3 – 2 ½ gallon fire buckets marked “Fire Bucket” w/ appropriate length lanyards attached.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 May 2017
Resolved 17 May 2017
Resolution: Observed properly marked fire buckets w/ appropriate length lanyards.

Casualty record · 1

17 May 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6429480

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.