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KUOKOA KAI
KUOKOA KAI is a 2010 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 14 inspections since 2017, most recently in September 2025, along with 28 deficiencies and 5 casualty investigations between 2013 and 2018.
Records from 2013 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 3 September 2025.
- Built
- 2010
- Last inspected
- 3 September 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 28 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 5 investigations · 2013–2018
Identity
1229835
WDL5045
1097310
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-1097310
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.
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded2
Years with a record
8 calendar years (2017–2025)
Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded.
The counts in the strip above are the same counts; this table splits the inspections by
the kind of activity 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.
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Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)40.8 ft × 12.1 ft × 2.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 8 / net 8
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderGREGORY WONG · HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES · built 2010
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionGasoline Outboard
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portLAHAINA, HI
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Recreational
DocumentationValid · issued 5 September 2025 · expires 31 August 2026
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 it8 - Simplified, Gross Ton
8 - Simplified, Net Ton
8 - 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.
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Inspected as a tow unit · 1
The Coast Guard recorded this vessel and the following in the same inspection activity — normally a tug and the barges in its tow. A recreational or unclassed hull in the same activity is held and not published, so it does not appear here: these lists are a floor, not a complete manifest.
THE GETAWAY Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 675196 · 24 June 2018 · activity 6490727Inspection history · 14
3 September 2025
Drydock Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · OP location-Sector Honolulu Prevention Department- Wailuku · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8226327
18 November 2024
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8036460
3 August 2023
Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7758091
20 September 2022
Administrative Inspection · Construction Oversight · Plan Review "T" Boat
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7563232
17 August 2022
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7537783
10 June 2020
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6973393
25 October 2019
Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6844228
16 September 2019
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6814213
30 October 2018
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6571617
29 October 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6571594
24 June 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6490727
20 March 2018
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6375280
25 October 2017
Drydock Exam · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6295795
16 January 2017
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6087764
Deficiency record · 28
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 18 November 2024
Resolved
Each vessel that operates on the high seas, or that operates beyond three miles from the coastline of the Great Lakes, must have onboard a FCC Type Accepted Category 1, 406 MHz EPIRB, installed to automatically float free and activate. The KUOKOA KAIs EPIRB is not installed to automatically float free. Install the KUOKOA KAI’s EPIRB in an automatically float free position to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 180.64
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 18 November 2024
Resolved
The owner, managing operator, or a qualified servicing facility as applicable must conduct the following inspections and tests: Portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10. The KUOKOA KAI’s portable extinguishers have not been serviced annually. Provide documentation that all portable extinguishers onboard the KUOKOA KAI have been serviced annually in accordance with NFPA 10 to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 176.810(b)(1)
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 18 November 2024
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the marine inspector may require that a fire drill be held under simulated emergency conditions to be specified by the inspector. The KUOKOA KAI’s master and crew did not demonstrate a fire drill to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector. Conduct a fire drill to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 176.810(d)
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 18 November 2024
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the marine inspector may require that a man overboard drill be held under simulated emergency conditions to be specified by the inspector. The KUOKOA KAI’s master and crew did not demonstrate a man overboard drill to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. Conduct a man overboard drill to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 176.808(g)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 18 November 2024
Resolved
Prevent electrical ignition of flammable vapors. Gasoline fuel lines and primer bulbs are in an enclosed compartment containing electrical equipment. Submit a repair proposal for approval. Once the repair proposal is approved, complete the repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 183.200(d)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 18 November 2024
Resolved
Except as allowed by paragraph (e) of this section, each vessel certificated to operate on a limited coastwise route in warm water must be provided with life floats of an aggregate capacity that will accommodate at least 50% of the total number of persons permitted on board. Life float not onboard. Prior to carrying passengers, the life float stowage and equipment must meet the requirements of 46 CFR 180.137 and 46 CFR 180.175 as applicable to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 182.445(b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 18 November 2024
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. The KUOKOA KAI is authorized to carry 35 total persons. The KUOKOA KAI is currently outfitted with 32 adult life jackets. Outfit the KUOKOA KAI with 35 CG approved TYPE 1 adult life jackets to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 180.71(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 18 November 2024
Resolved
Each ring life buoy with a floating water light must have a lanyard of at least 3 feet in length, but not more than 6 feet, securing the water light around the body of the ring life buoy. Each floating water light installed after March 11, 1997 on a vessel carrying only one ring buoy, must be attached to the lanyard with a corrosion resistant clip. The clip must have a strength of at least 50lbs, and allow the water light to be quickly disconnected from the ring life buoy. The KUOKOA KAI’s ring life buoy lanyard is not the correct length and does not have corrosion resistant clip installed attached. Install a ring life buoy lanyard of the correct length with a corrosion resistant clip attached to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 180.70(d)(2) and (3)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 18 November 2024
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date U.S. Coast Pilot or similar publication. Provide publication, extracts from the publication, or an electronic edition ready reference on their electronic device without internet connectivity by producing a previously downloaded copy to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 184.420(2)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 18 November 2024
Resolved
The number and identification of the items stowed inside, and their sizes, must be marked in clearly legible letters and numbers on each container for lifejackets. Letters and numbers must be at least 2 inches high. Symbols must be at least 4 inches square. No lifejacket container onboard the KUOKOA KAI is marked. Mark all lifejacket containers onboard the KUOKOA KAI in accordance with 46 CFR 185.604 (f) to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 185.604(f)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 18 November 2024
Resolved
There must be a means of accurately determining the amount of fuel in each fuel tank either by sounding, through a separate sounding pipe or a fill pipe, or by an installed marine type fuel gauge. Vessel fuel tanks electrical fuel gage disconnected. Provide a means of accurately determining the amount of fuel in each fuel tank. If utilizing a tank gauge measuring stick, demonstrate use in the presence of the Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 182.445(b)
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage discharge connection
Issued 18 November 2024
Resolved
A vessel with installed toilet facilities must have a marine sanitation device that complies with 33 CFR part 159. Sewage overboard valve was not secured by an acceptable method described in 33 CFR 159.7(b). Prove sewage overboard valve is secured in accordance with the applicable regulation to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 184.704
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 18 November 2024
Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump required by Table 182.520(a) only on a vessel of not more than 65 feet in length carrying not more than 49 passengers, other than a ferry, provided that a positive shutoff valve is installed at the hull penetration. Provide objective evidence of positive shutoff valve is installed at the hull penetration for both submersible electric bilge pumps to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 182.520(7)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 18 November 2024
Resolved
A vessel of 12 meters or more in length shall be provided with a whistle. Vessel did not have a sound producing device. Provide the correct sound producing device as described by 33 CFR 86.01 to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
33 CFR 83.33
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 18 November 2024
Resolved
Remote fuel shutoff stations must be marked in clearly legible letters at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high indicating purpose of the valve and direction of operation. Remote fuel shutoff valves not marked. Mark the fuel shutoff valves to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 185.608
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 18 November 2024
Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump required by Table 182.520(a) only on a vessel of not more than 65 feet in length carrying not more than 49 passengers, other than a ferry, provided that the pump is listed by an independent laboratory as meeting the requirements in UL 1113. Installed submersible electric bilge pump are not UL1113 rated. Provide approved submersible electric bilge pumps and test in the presence of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 182.520(e)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Stability/strength/loading information and instruments
Issued 18 November 2024
Resolved
Except as provided in paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section and in § 170.200, the owner of a vessel must conduct a stability test of the vessel and calculate its vertical and longitudinal centers of gravity and its lightweight displacement. Prior to carrying passengers, the vessel owner is to conduct of a dead weight survey on November 20, 2024, and submit the final results of the test to MSC for review and issuance of the vessel’s new stability letter to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 170.175
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 12 October 2023
Resolved
Vessels of at least 26' shall be fitted with bilge high water alarms in normally unmanned spaces that contain a through-hull penetration or a non-watertight closure. The provided bilge high level alarms were inoperable. Provide operational bilge high level alarms.
46 CFR 182.530(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 12 October 2023
Resolved
Life jacket stowage locations must be marked with the number and identification of items stowed inside and their sizes in clearly legible letters and numbers. Life jacket stowage locations were not marked clearly. Provide clear and legible marking.
46 CFR 185.604(f)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 12 October 2023
Resolved
Each vessel must be marked as required by 46 CFR 67. Vessel's name and hailing port was not displayed on the stern. Properly display vessel's name and hailing port.
46 CFR 185.602(a)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 17 August 2022
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the structural design requirements of one of the standards listed. Several areas of the external hull along the chines presented chipped fairing compound that exposed the fiberglass weave underneath. Grind back and make available for inspection.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 25 October 2019
Resolved
DSC VHF radio function was not programmed. Prove compliance with 46CFR 184.502.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 25 October 2017
Resolved
Automatic bilge pump visual alarm at the operating station is not illuminating. Repair light in accordance with 46CFR 182.520.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Letter of Substantial Compliance (DAPI)
Issued 16 January 2017
Resolved
Provide proof that all employees are enrolled in a DAPI program.
Operations/Management › Lifesaving › Op Readiness/Maintenance/Inspection
Issued 16 January 2017
Resolved
Ensure required monthly/quarterly/annual checks of all safety and lifesaving equipment.
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Carriage of Charts and Publications
Issued 16 January 2017
Resolved
Provide and required Charts and Pubs.
Operations/Management › Equipment Service/Testing › EPIRB
Issued 16 January 2017
Resolved
Provide hydrostatic release for EPIRB
Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Capacity
Issued 16 January 2017
Resolved
Provide proper size fire buckets.
Casualty record · 5
5 August 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4735937
29 December 2013Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 4775786
21 January 2014Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 4788105
24 June 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 6490727
29 October 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 6571594
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.
Recorded names · 1
OCEAN FREEDOM (2013–2018). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.
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
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