BLACK PEARL

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2010s · USCG East District (CGD-E)

BLACK PEARL is a 2010 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 27 inspections since 2016, most recently in June 2026, along with 21 deficiencies.

Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 3 June 2026.

Built: 2010
Last inspected: 3 June 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 27
Deficiencies: 21 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

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 3 June 2026

Recorded inspections27

…physical examinations25

…administrative events2

Deficiencies 21 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

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

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

1227878

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WDF4995

1072756

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-1072756

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)54.0 ft × 18.0 ft × 4.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 26 / net 20

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderCHESAPEAKE BOATS INC · CRISFIELD, MD, UNITED STATES · built 2010

Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)

PropulsionDiesel

Hull shapeShip

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portBEACH HAVEN, NJ

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 29 January 2026 · expires 31 January 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 it26 - Simplified, Gross Ton
20 - 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.

Vessel history report

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. What a sparse-record report looks like.

Inspection history · 27

3 June 2026 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8373038

28 January 2026 Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8300536

30 September 2025 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8243502

4 June 2025 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8148261

10 February 2025 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8067718

10 June 2024 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7931567

6 February 2024 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7859649

21 September 2023 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7793936

13 June 2023 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7712969

23 January 2023 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7625396

12 October 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7575812

22 June 2022 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7483089

10 January 2022 In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7376897

13 October 2021 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7334738

24 May 2021 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7205818

23 December 2020 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7113119

28 May 2020 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6962546

19 November 2019 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6857657

17 October 2019 Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6842116

11 June 2019 Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6711045

6 December 2018 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6589147

20 June 2018 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6441311

17 November 2017 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6305831

27 September 2017 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6275978

8 June 2017 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6170743

18 November 2016 Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6042815

8 June 2016 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5901949

Deficiency record · 21

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Functional requirements

Issued 4 June 2025 Resolved

A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio including the requirements for a station license and installation certificates to be issued by the Federal Communications Commission, as set forth in 47 CFR part 80. MI witnessed FCC station license and VHF radio MMSI numbers not identical. 46 CFR 184.502

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 June 2025
Resolved 9 June 2025
Resolution: Operator had radio updated to reflect MMSI number on FCC Station License

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

Issued 13 June 2023 Resolved

Flexible hose must be fabricated with an inner tube and a cover of synthetic rubber or other suitable material reinforced with wire braid. Marine Inspector observed fuel tank return flexible hose outer cover to be deteriorated, exposing inner material. Vessel crew removed flexible hose during inspection in order to replace. No fuel tank return line currently installed. Install approved type flexible fuel tank return hose to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector prior to carriage of passengers.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 17 June 2023
Resolved 15 June 2023
Resolution: SDB received documentation from vessel owner verifying installation of new fuel tank return hose.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals

Issued 13 June 2023 Resolved

The rules concerning lights shall be complied with from sunset to sunrise. The lights prescribed by these Rules shall, if carried, also be exhibited form sunrise to sunset in restricted visibility & may be exhibited in all other circumstances when it is deemed necessary. Marine Inspector observed vessel's Starboard navigation light to be inoperable. Repair or replace Starboard navigation light to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector. Vessel operations are restricted to day light hours only during clear weather conditions.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 June 2023
Resolved 21 June 2023
Resolution: O/O replaced nav light.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Issued 13 June 2023 Resolved

The minimum number of portable fire extinguishers required on a vessel must not be fewer than the minimum number required by Table 181.500(b) and other provisions of this section. Marine Inspector observed no 2A portable fire extinguisher for the Accommodation Space, Install approved type 2A portable fire extinguisher in Accommodation Space.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 June 2023
Resolved 21 June 2023
Resolution: SDB received documentation from vessel rep of installation of approved type 2A portable fire extinguisher for the accommodation space.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc

Issued 13 June 2023 Resolved

A dual voltage generator installed on a vessel shall be of the grounded type. Ground detection must be provided. Marine Inspector observed vessel's ground detection panel to be inoperable. Repair or replace ground detection equipment, as appropriate, to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 July 2023
Resolved 29 June 2023
Resolution: Recieved pictures verifying new ground detection was installed.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)

Issued 13 June 2023 Resolved

The items contained in first-aid kit shall be as listed in 46 CFR 160.041. Marine Inspector observed first-aid kid ammonia inhalants to be expired. Replace with new inhalants to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 June 2023
Resolved 21 June 2023
Resolution: O/O purchased new inhalants and placed them on the vessel.

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

Issued 22 June 2022 Resolved

Battery chargers must have an ammeter connected in the charging circuit. Install ammeter on all battery chargers between charger and battery. 46 CFR 183.350

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 July 2022
Resolved 20 July 2022
Resolution: Owner provided photos of newly installed anmeter.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)

Issued 22 June 2022 Resolved

While conducting man overboard drill on [name withheld], crew was unable to retrieve mannequin due to high freeboard. BLACK PEARL has similar freeboard and arrangment. Vessel is required to provide rescue platform to aid in retrieval of MOB. 46 CFR 176.808(g)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 July 2022
Resolved 20 July 2022
Resolution: Owner provided photo of newly procured aluminum ladder for MOB recovery.

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 22 June 2022 Resolved

Provide securing device for seacock associated with overboard discharge of MSD. 33 CFR 159.7(b)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 June 2022
Resolved 20 July 2022
Resolution: Owner provided photo of locked bathrooms.

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)

Issued 10 January 2022 Resolved

Vessel is required to have good standing FCC Radio Safety Certificate. Radio Safety Cert is expired, have certified technician inspect equipment and provide proof of required radio safety cert.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 January 2022
Resolved 13 January 2022
Resolution: Owner submitted photos of signed official FCC Radio Safety Certificate.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts

Issued 10 January 2022 Resolved

Vessel is required to have up-to-date charts and pubs for area they are operating in. Vessel charts and pubs are not up-to-date. Provide proof that vessel has obtained up-to-date charts and pubs.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 January 2022
Resolved 13 January 2022
Resolution: Owner submitted proof of obtaining all required up-to-date publications and chart for area of operation.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Stability/strength/loading information and instruments

Issued 24 May 2021 Resolved

The second deck was not marked with the maximum allowable passengers permitted as indicated on the stability letter. Mark the maximum allowable passengers (18 persons) near the entrance to that deck with at least 1 inch numbers and letters. - 46CFR185.602(g)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 June 2021
Resolved 18 June 2021
Resolution: Received photo from O/O of the upper deck marked with max allowable passengers on the upper deck.

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 9 June 2020 Resolved

Employer has not been conducting employee assistance program training for crew members and supervisory personnel. Provide proof of crew members completing training and supervisory personnel completing required 60 minutes of training.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 June 2020
Resolved 19 June 2020
Resolution: Owner showed proof of 60 min training and formulation of employee training program.

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

Issued 9 June 2020 Resolved

Ring life buoy water light was not operational. Provide functioning water light. Vessel restricted to daytime operation only.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 June 2020
Resolved 19 June 2020
Resolution: Waterlight replaced with new type approved light.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes

Issued 19 November 2019 Resolved

Vessel is required to have fire pump capable of reaching 60 psi. Fire pump is only capable of reaching 30 psi. Reduce passenger count to 49 passengers and carry 3 approved fire buckets until owner provides suitable fire pump capable of reaching required 60 psi to satisfaction of attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 5 February 2020
Resolution: Owner installed new fire pump, that meets required PSI.

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

Issued 17 October 2019 Resolved

Provide double hose clamps on each hose connection of the fuel tank vent piping. 50c 46CFR182.720e.3.c

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 November 2019
Resolved 25 October 2019
Resolution: added second hose clamp on fuel vent line

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)

Issued 17 October 2019 Resolved

In the vessel's current condition the bulkheads located 6', 10', 18', 30', 42', and 54' are not being maintained in accordance with the vessel's stability letter. Bulkheads must be made watertight. Specifically the two large plastic pipes (Approx 4-6" in diameter) running from the 2nd most fwd space thru to the 4th most forward space, the multiple electrical penetrations in multiple bulkheads, and the flexible fuel hose running thru the bulkhead to the engine room. Please provide a written/drawn proposal of how you will address these issues. 50c 46CFR171.114

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 November 2019
Resolved 25 October 2019
Resolution: Went to see work done in person, owner had addressed the specific issues pointed out in deficiency. Made plans to address other small penetrations such as single runs of electrical wire in the coming year.

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type III) › Quantity

Issued 20 June 2018 Resolved

Install 01 adult PFD. Restricted to 74 passengers until it is placed in service.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 July 2018
Resolved 25 June 2018
Resolution: Owner procured and installed 01 adult PFDs.

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights

Issued 20 June 2018 Resolved

02. Replace waterlight battery.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 July 2018
Resolved 25 June 2018
Resolution: Owner procured and installed a new battery.

Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Arrangement

Issued 20 June 2018 Resolved

Replace pressure gauge on fire pump.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 July 2018
Resolved 25 June 2018
Resolution: Owner procured and installed a new gauge for his fire pump.

Fire Fighting › Structural Fire Protection - General › Structural Bulkhead Construction

Issued 20 June 2018 Resolved

Make forward bulkhead in engine room vapor-tight

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 July 2018
Resolved 25 June 2018
Resolution: Owner sealed the hole in his engine room bulkhead.

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.