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PRINCESS BAY
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2010s · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Other hulls named PRINCESS BAY
PRINCESS BAY is a 2011 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 20 inspections since 2011, most recently in July 2026, along with 19 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2011 and 2019.
Records from 2011 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 1 July 2026.
- Built
- 2011
- Last inspected
- 1 July 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 19 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 2 investigations · 2011–2019
Identity
1233107
WDF8139
1116740
Flag
UNITED STATES
367491790
Maury page id
psix-1116740
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded2
Years with a record
12 calendar years (2011–2026)
The 20 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)56.2 ft × 18.8 ft × 6.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 28 / net 22
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderARMSTRONG MARINE INC · PORT ANGELES, WA, UNITED STATES · built 2011
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationTwin Hull
Hailing portKETCHIKAN, AK
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 6 March 2026 · expires 30 April 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 it28 - 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
WDF8139MMSI 367491790 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 9 March 2021, expires 21 May 2031
FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its
US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown.
A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.
Inspection history · 20
1 July 2026
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8421504
14 April 2026
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8349689
26 January 2026
Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8302919
2 April 2025
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8105040
28 February 2025
Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8087977
23 May 2024
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7917812
8 March 2023
Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7647873
20 April 2022
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7435039
2 March 2021
DAPI Audit · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7149236
4 May 2020
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6947964
26 July 2019
Deficiency Check · Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6766251
25 July 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6766337
12 April 2019
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6663177
8 March 2019
Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6638974
18 April 2018
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6397786
21 April 2017
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6130225
15 March 2017
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6106050
13 April 2016
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5853755
27 July 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 4126151
1 July 2011
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 4071996
Deficiency record · 19
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 14 April 2026
Resolved
Provision must be made for closing all supply duct cowls or scoops and exhaust duct discharge openings for a space protected by a fixed gas extinguishing system. All closures are currently not completely closing. repair and demonstrate to the satisfaction of attending CG Marine Inspectior.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 23 May 2024
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for COI the owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the pre-engineerd system. Provide certificate prior to using vessel for passengers.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 23 May 2024
Resolved
Vessels must carry adequate and up-to-date charts, U.S. Coast Pilot or similar publication, Coast Guard Light List and Tide tables. Provide latest publications.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 29 March 2023
Resolved
Provision must be made for closing all supply duct and exhaust duct openings for a space protected by a fixed gas extinguishing system. The aft most ventilation closure on the port side failed to operate due to the metal wire coming loose. Corrected on the spot.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 29 March 2023
Resolved
The use of twist-on type wire nuts is permitted when the connections are made within an enclosure. A new fresh water pump was added to the vessel and connected using wire nuts. Install an enclosure for the wire nuts or replace wire nuts with pressure type connectors.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 4 May 2020
Resolved
Prior to carrying passengers conduct man overboard and fire drill's. 46 CFR 176.808 (g)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 4 May 2020
Resolved
Prior to carrying passengers ensure fire fighting appliances have been properly serviced by a State recognized servicing authority. 46 CFR 176.810
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 26 July 2019
Resolved
The port main shaft sheered rendering the port main out of service. Install a new shaft.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 12 April 2019
Resolved
Rails or equivalent protection must be installed near the periphery of all decks of a vessel accessible to passengers or crew. There is no safety rail IWO stern passenger access/stairs leading to swim platform. A gate may be installed but must but must be IAW regulations.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 12 April 2019
Resolved
Vessel is required to have a valid Safety Radio Certificate. Vessel's current certificate is expired.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 1 July 2011
Resolved
Provide current FCC marine Operators Permit
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Equipment
Issued 1 July 2011
Resolved
provide alcohol test strips.
Stability › Intact Righting Energy › General
Issued 1 July 2011
Resolved
mark upper deck passengers allowed.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Documentation Maintenance/Control
Issued 1 July 2011
Resolved
Provide maintenance logs for lifesaving equipment.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 1 July 2011
Resolved
Provide Coast Guard approved electrical drawings.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › US Coast Pilot
Issued 1 July 2011
Resolved
provide coast guard light list, tides and currents, rules of the road and coast pilot.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 1 July 2011
Resolved
permanetly affix official number on a prominent structural member.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Transformer
Issued 1 July 2011
Resolved
Provide proof valad heater meets NFPA 302.
Stability › Unintentional Flooding › General
Issued 1 July 2011
Resolved
Provide proof bilge pumps meet UL 1113.
Casualty record · 2
27 July 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4126151
25 July 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6766337
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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. 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.