PRINCESS BAY

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

PRINCESS BAY is a 2011 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 18 inspections since 2016, most recently in July 2026, along with 10 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 August 2026
Inspections: 18
Deficiencies: 10 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 2 investigations · 2011–2019

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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 1 July 2026

Recorded inspections18

…physical examinations17

…with no type recorded1

Deficiencies 10 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

1233107

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WDF8139

1116740

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-1116740

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

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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Vessel history report

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Every recorded inspection, 2016 to 2026 for this class, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.

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Inspection history · 18

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

Deficiency record · 10

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.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 April 2026
Resolved 1 July 2026
Resolution: All fire dampers closures have been repaired.

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.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 21 June 2024
Resolved 29 May 2024

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.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 June 2024
Resolved 29 May 2024

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.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 29 March 2023

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.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 31 March 2023

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)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 31 July 2020
Resolved 30 June 2020

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

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 31 July 2020
Resolved 30 June 2020

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.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 26 July 2019
Resolved 26 July 2019

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.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 April 2019
Resolved 26 April 2019

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.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 April 2019
Resolved 15 April 2019

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. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.

Ownership record

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