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MISS VIOLET
MISS VIOLET is a 1972 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 21 inspections since 2016, most recently in July 2026, along with 29 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2021.
Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 14 July 2026.
- Built
- 1972
- Last inspected
- 14 July 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 29 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2021
Identity
541301
WDE5891
115794
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-115794
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 recorded1
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.
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.
What Maury does not do.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)43.8 ft × 13.6 ft × 3.8 ft
Registered tonnagegross 16 / net 14
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderP S GREEN & SON BOATYARD · DELTAVILLE, VA, UNITED STATES · built 1972
Hull materialWood
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portSTEVENSVILLE, MD
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 15 July 2026 · expires 31 July 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 it16 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
14 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
14 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), 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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Inspection history · 21
14 July 2026
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8438138
26 February 2026
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8317055
6 February 2026
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8307109
7 July 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8179308
9 April 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7896680
26 February 2024
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7874070
18 September 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7794453
18 April 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7670933
19 September 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7562940
18 February 2022
Construction Oversight · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7447827
19 June 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7232397
7 June 2021
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7218465
28 September 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7072307
28 October 2019
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6843879
16 September 2019
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6810820
15 May 2019
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6684553
27 March 2018
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6381779
11 September 2017
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6265629
28 March 2017
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6113317
3 June 2016
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5912216
18 March 2016
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5836110
Deficiency record · 29
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 18 September 2023
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date:
(1) Charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible;
(2) U.S. Coast Pilot or similar publication;
(3) Coast Guard Light List;
(4) Tide tables; and
(5) Current tables, or a river current publication issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or a river authority.
(b) Extracts from the publications listed above for the areas to be transited may be provided instead of the complete publication. Vessel had outdated pubs.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 18 September 2023
Resolved
Each rescue boat and ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retroreflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant. The arrangement of the retroreflective material applied after March 11, 1996, must be as specified by IMO Resolution A.658(16). Life ring was missing retro tape.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 18 September 2023
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. Fuel shut offs were not labeled.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 18 February 2022
Resolved
REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS TO HULL, MACHINERY, OR EQUIPMENT THAT AFFECTS SAFETY OF THE VESSEL, MUST NOT BE MADE WITH THE APPROVAL OF COGNIZANT OFFICER IN CHARGE OF MARINE INSPECTION (OCMI)
THE VESSEL IS PREPARING TO FIBERGLASS THE BOTTOM. DURING SURVEY OF HULL AND DIALOG WITH OWNER ALOT OF WOOD REPLACEMENT WAS DISCOVERED TO BE NECESSARY BEFORE GLASSING CAN BE STARTED.
SUBMIT REPAIR PROPOSAL TO REPLACE OR REPAIR AS ORIGIONAL CONSTRUCTION ANY BOTTOM PLANKS, FRAMING, FLOOR BEAMS, ENGINE MOUNTING, DECK BEAMS, DECKING, BULL WORKS, OVERHEAD CANOPY AND FASTENERS. PROVIDE LINE DRAWINGS FOR ANY ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL OR VITAL SYSTEMS AS APPLICABLE.
46 CFR 176.600
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 7 June 2021
Resolved
Shutoff valves shall be fitted in the fuel supply lines, one at the tank connection end of the fuel line. Vessel's fuel shutoff valve at PORT fuel tank did not close properly at time of inspection.
46 CFR 182.115(a)
"Old T" 182.20-40(b)(3)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 7 June 2021
Resolved
Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed and located to the satisfaction of the [name withheld] portable extinguishers mounted near PORT and STBD sides of operating station require suitable marine brackets suitable for marine use.
46 CFR 181.115(a)
"Old T" 181.30-10
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 7 June 2021
Resolved
Vessels constructed of wood must provide bilge high level visual and audible alarms in all watertight compartments. Vessel's high water visual alarm inoperable at time of inspection.
46 CFR 182.115(d)
46 CFR 182.530(b)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 7 June 2021
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit with contents stowed in a suitable, watertight container that is marked “First-Aid Kit”. Vessel's first-aid kit contained expired equipment.
46 CFR 184.710
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 7 June 2021
Resolved
Each buoyant apparatus on the vessel on March 11, 1996, may be used to meet the requirements of a survival craft as long as the survival craft is continued in use on the vessel, and is in good and serviceable condition. Vessel buoyant apparatus approval plate illegible at time of inspection. Buoyant apparatus must be replaced with serviceable lifefloat by cold water months (Nov 1).
46 CFR 180.15(d)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 16 September 2019
Resolved
At least one ring life buoy must be fitted with a lifeline. The lifeline was found to be missing.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 16 September 2019
Resolved
Each ring life buoy with a floating waterlight must have a lanyard of at least 3 feet in length, but not more than 6 feet, securing the waterlight around the body of the ring life buoy. Improper measurements for waterlight lanyard observed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 16 September 2019
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to test the steering systems of the vessel and make them available for inspection to the extent necessary to determine that they are in suitable condition and fit for the service intended. Steering gear to include rudder post hardware and gasket material loose/wasted. Connection from steering ram to attachment on rudder post highly worn - repair or replace. Identify and secure source of water intrusion from rudder post.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 16 September 2019
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. For equivalent kits, the contents must be stowed in a suitable, watertight container that is marked “First-Aid Kit”. First aid kit was missing items as required by 46 CFR 160.054-4.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 16 September 2019
Resolved
Portable watertight containers for distress flares and smoke signals shall be of a bright color, and containers shall be clearly marked in legible contrasting letters at least 0.5 inches high: “DISTRESS SIGNALS”. Vessel Operator did not have a container for flares.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Windows, sidescuttles and deadlights
Issued 16 September 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 177.1020
Each window, port hole, and its means of attachment to
the hull or deck house, must be capable of withstanding
the maximum load from wave and wind conditions expected
due to its location on the vessel and the authorized
route of the vessel. Port side operating station window was found to be cracked.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Evidence of Basic Training
Issued 16 September 2019
Resolved
Crew training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. Crew training to include abandon ship, fire drills and man overboard not properly logged and/or missing.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 16 September 2019
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts and publications.
Updates to Coast Pilot, Light list, tide currents needed.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 27 March 2018
Resolved
Submit repair proposal on repairing water leak forward of rudderstock. Proposal needs to be approved by the attending marine inspector prior to start of repairs.
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Ventilation Fire Dampers
Issued 27 March 2018
Resolved
Provide closures for engine room vents.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage
Issued 11 September 2017
Resolved
Properly mark the number of adult PFDs in each stowage section.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 11 September 2017
Resolved
Apply SOLAS Type II retro-reflective tape to lifering.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition
Issued 11 September 2017
Resolved
Limited to carry 02 child passengers until replacement of 01 child Type I PFD.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 11 September 2017
Resolved
Replace expired lifefloat light battery.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Display Requirements
Issued 11 September 2017
Resolved
Provide proof of Drug and Alcohol Program Policy, crew drug training, and Hotline numbers posted.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell
Issued 3 June 2016
Resolved
Provide Repair Proposal to address the deteriorated wood in way of the gunnels.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell
Issued 3 June 2016
Resolved
Provide Repair Proposal to address the deteriorated wood on the Starboard / forward portion of the exterior of the vessel’s hull.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell
Issued 3 June 2016
Resolved
Provide Repair Proposal to address the deteriorated wood on the Port / Aft portion of the exterior of the vessel’s hull.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Keel
Issued 3 June 2016
Resolved
Provide Repair Proposal to address the deteriorated wood in way of the stem.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 3 June 2016
Resolved
Vessel must conduct sea trials as part of the drydock exam; prior to carry passengers for hire.
Casualty record · 1
19 June 2021Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 7232397
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
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.