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MELISSA RENEE
MELISSA RENEE is a 2011 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 8 inspections since 2018, most recently in October 2024, along with 58 deficiencies and 3 operational controls.
Records from 2018 to 2024. Most recent: operational control imposed, 1 October 2024.
- Built
- 2011
- Last inspected
- 1 October 2024
- Documentation
- Expired · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 58 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
Identity
1229369
WDL2441
1092324
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-1092324
Inspections, by type
Years with a record
5 calendar years (2018–2024)
The 8 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)29.0 ft × 12.0 ft × 5.4 ft
Registered tonnagegross 12 / net 10
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderSEA HAWK BOATS · SEBRING, FL, UNITED STATES · built 2011
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portMARATHON, FL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationExpired · issued 12 May 2011
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
10 - Simplified, Net Ton
10 - 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 · 8
1 October 2024
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7995143
17 September 2024
Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7979594
10 January 2024
Examination of Repairs · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7847479
13 October 2022
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7577305
20 September 2022
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7562566
13 August 2021
Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7285637
27 October 2020
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7084772
21 September 2018
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6545627
Deficiency record · 58
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 1 October 2024
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. Replace 01 Adult life jacket.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 1 October 2024
Resolved
Each item of survival craft equipment must be good quality and efficient for the purpose it is intended to serve. Life float needs to be painted with proper paint.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 1 October 2024
Resolved
Each portable fire extinguisher on a vessel must be of a approved type. Replace broken fire bracket in FWD compartment.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 1 October 2024
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date:Charts, U.S. Coast Pilot,Light list, Tide tables.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 1 October 2024
Resolved
A vessel must comply with applicable requirements for any radio requirements for a station license and installations set forth be FCC. Vessel needs a new FCC safety certificate.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 1 October 2024
Resolved
All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance. Remount missing screws in port nav light.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems
Issued 1 October 2024
Resolved
Remote fuel shut off stations must be marked in clearly legible letters at least 1 inch high indicating purpose of valve and direction of operation.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 1 October 2024
Resolved
The following space must be equipped with a fix gas fire extinguishing system. A space containing an internal combustion engine of more than 50hp. Vessel was unable to test fire boy system for marine inspector.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 1 October 2024
Resolved
The master shall conduct sufficient drills and give sufficient instructions to make sure all crew members are familiar with their duties. Vessel needs to conduct drills with marine inspector and needs to post emergency instructions on vessel not in binder.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 1 October 2024
Resolved
A fire boy fire extinguishing system requires all ventilation ports be able to be secured in case of a engine room fire. Repair port side ventilation handle does not work properly.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 10 January 2024
Resolved
One 40-B-C fire extinguisher was found with a low charge. Must charge or replace with CG approved fire extinguisher prior to carrying passengers.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 10 January 2024
Resolved
Port side engineroom ventilation will not stay shut. Must make repairs and test to the satisfaction of attending CG Marine Inspector prior to carrying passengers.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 10 January 2024
Resolved
Vessel is required to have 12 flares. Vessel was found with only 6 red flares. Must replace missing 6 flares prior to carrying passengers.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 January 2024
Resolved
10 adult life jackets were found with faded/worn retro reflective tape. Must replace all retro tape on all 10 adult life jackets to the satisfaction of attending CG Marine Inspector.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 10 January 2024
Resolved
EPIRB was found with expired registration. Must renew registration and provide documentation of valid registration. Vessel is limited to one mile from shore until cleared.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 January 2024
Resolved
Life ring light was not working. Must make repairs or replace and test to the satisfaction of attending CG Marine Inspector. Vessel limited to daylight hours only until cleared.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 January 2024
Resolved
Life ring on stern was found in un serviceable condition. Must replace life ring on the stern.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 10 January 2024
Resolved
First aid kit was found with several expired items. Must update first aid kit to meet the requirements in 160.041
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 January 2024
Resolved
Both port and STBD emergency fuel shut off valves were not labeled. Must labeled both emergency fuel shut off valves to the satisfaction of attending CG Marine Inspector.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 13 October 2022
Resolved
Aft high water alarm light not working. Make repairs and test to the satisfaction of attending CG Marine Inspector.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 13 October 2022
Resolved
Hydro static release for the EPIRB expired back in 2021. Must replace hydro static release.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 13 October 2022
Resolved
First aid kit had expired items. Must replace expired items.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 13 October 2022
Resolved
9 Adult life jackets had faded/worn retro tape. Replace all retro tape on the 9 life jackets.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 13 October 2022
Resolved
2 of the 3 fire buckets were not labeled. Must label buckets with "FIRE BUCKET"
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 October 2021
Resolved
4 adult life jackets has worn/faded retro tape. Replace all retro tape on those life jackets with SOLAS retro tape.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 October 2021
Resolved
Life float was found with fade/worn retro tape. Must replace all retro with SOLAS retro tape.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 7 October 2021
Resolved
First aid kit was found with missing items. Must replace missing items to meet requirements.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 7 October 2021
Resolved
All 3 fire buckets were only 2 gallons each. Must be 2.5 gallons. Replace all 3 buckets with at least 2.5 gallons, attach lanyards and label properly
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 7 October 2021
Resolved
Front guard was missing on MDE. Must Replace missing guard.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 7 October 2021
Resolved
Missing crew training logs. Must show proof of crew training for new hire and every 3 months after.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 13 August 2021
Resolved
Vessel failed to have its Annual inspection conducted within the 90 day prior or 90 after COI anniversary date of OCT 17th. COI is no longer valid and can not operate with more than 6 passengers until new COI inspection is completed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 27 August 2019
Resolved
Supply vessel with auxiliary means of steering that is of adequate strength, and that is capable of moving the rudder 15 degrees to either side.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 27 August 2019
Resolved
Post sign on main deck stating “OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST” in lieu of posting COI and Stability letter. Letters must be at-least 1/2in tall.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 27 August 2019
Resolved
Provide FCC station license and FCC safety radio certificate (certifying the radio installation).
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 August 2019
Resolved
Provide means to physically separate Child PFDs from Adult PFDs, all PFDs are stowed in same compartment.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 27 August 2019
Resolved
Provide first aid kit that has all contents as per 46CFR160.041, Ammonia Inhalants need to be replaced.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 27 August 2019
Resolved
Replace/repair rail courses at embarkation stations (03), connection points for chains were wasted.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 27 August 2019
Resolved
Provide up to date Marine charts for area of operation, charts shall be of adequate scale.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 27 August 2019
Resolved
Provide tide and current tables for area of operation.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 27 August 2019
Resolved
VHF radio shall have MMSI# programed and GPS supplied to broadcast in case of emergency.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation/maintenance
Issued 27 August 2019
Resolved
Provide durable emergency broadcast placard next to vhf radio.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges
Issued 27 August 2019
Resolved
Provide access to shutoff valves for submersible bilge pumps overboard discharge (Forward Compartment/Engine Room). Unable to verify if valves are installed or operational.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 27 August 2019
Resolved
Repair cross-member for hydraulic steering ram, bolts were found backed out and cross-member was moving during rudder movement.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 27 August 2019
Resolved
Replace portable fire extinguisher at operating station (10-B:C), gauge was found in the red.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 27 August 2019
Resolved
Provide flame screen for port side fuel tank vent pipe. Screen must be at least 30 by 30 mesh that is corrosion resistant.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 27 August 2019
Resolved
Wiring must be installed with metal supports spaced not more than 24 inches, plastic zip ties are ONLY to be used for bundling.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 27 August 2019
Resolved
Provide two portable flashlights, one shall be stored at operating station and one near access to engine room.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 27 August 2019
Resolved
Electrical distribution panel shall be installed as per approved vessel plans dated (20JAN2011). Provide documentation that circuit breakers meet UL-489 and they are sized according to current carrying capacities.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 27 August 2019
Resolved
Repair/replace vessel name on STBD bow
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 27 August 2019
Resolved
Remove (03) 12volt cigarette lighters Electrical installation under console, wire not boat cable.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 27 August 2019
Resolved
Vessel constructed with general purpose resin. Provide smoke activated fire detection system of an approved type for forward compartment space installed in accordance with 46 CFR 76.27. Waiver may be requested from OCMI by vessel owner, OCMI will make final determination.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 27 August 2019
Resolved
Machinery space boundaries (ceiling, bulkheads) must be lined with noncombustible panels or insulation approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.009.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 27 August 2019
Resolved
Seal bulkhead penetration in way of fuel lines to prevent vapor passage between lazarette and engine room. Engine room is protected by a fixed fire extinguishing system, contents must be prevented from escaping from space after discharge.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 21 September 2018
Resolved
ENSURE THE SHAFT IS PULLED, EXAMINED TO BE ADEQUATE, AND THE CUTLASS BEARING IS REPLACED.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 21 September 2018
Resolved
WOOD ROT IN ABOVE BATTERY ROOM PORT SIDE IN PLYWOOD DECK AND LATERAL DECK BEAM LED TO DELAMINATION OF DECK.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 21 September 2018
Resolved
WOOD ROT ABOVE THE STARBOARD AFT FUEL TANK HAS CAUSED DELAMINATION OF THE DECK AND COMPROMISED STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF VESSEL.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 21 September 2018
Resolved
THE BOW PULPIT SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO FIBERGLASS. PULPIT HAS CRACKED ALONG ITS LENGTH DUE TO FALLING OFF THE BLOCKS DURING HURRICANE IRMA. BOW RAILING WAS ALSO DAMAGED DURING THIS FALL.04
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 21 September 2018
Resolved
EPIRB shall display NOAA registration stick and hydrostatic release shall be marked 2 years from installation date (AUG2021).
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.