FREE SPIRIT

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1970s · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL)

FREE SPIRIT is a 1972 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 23 inspections since 2016, most recently in April 2026, along with 23 deficiencies.

Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 22 April 2026.

Built: 1972
Last inspected: 22 April 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 23
Deficiencies: 23 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

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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 22 April 2026

Recorded inspections23

…physical examinations20

…administrative events3

Deficiencies 23 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

542836

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WDJ5235

116995

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-116995

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)61.2 ft × 10.0 ft × 7.8 ft

Registered tonnagegross 88 / net 24

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderSUTTON BOAT WORKS · TARPON SPRINGS, FL, UNITED STATES · built 1972

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portCHICAGO, IL

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 17 December 2025 · expires 31 January 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 it88 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
24 - 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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23 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 23 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; the documentation record: dimensions, tonnage, builder, hailing port, endorsements, dates. The counts in the summary above are the same counts, and they are free.

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Vessel history report

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Inspection history · 23

22 April 2026 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8353882

8 November 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8269857

21 August 2025 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8217392

14 May 2025 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8136145

11 April 2025 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8107999

1 April 2024 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7887883

10 October 2023 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7806276

23 May 2023 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7689135

27 April 2023 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7676572

31 March 2023 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7654799

9 May 2022 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7446611

3 February 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7390232

12 May 2021 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7196394

6 May 2021 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7191631

16 September 2020 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7059029

29 April 2020 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6945541

7 June 2019 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6706773

15 October 2018 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6561270

17 May 2018 DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6417682

29 June 2017 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6195694

12 July 2016 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5939069

20 May 2016 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5882145

3 February 2016 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5808660

Deficiency record · 23

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Issued 22 April 2026 Resolved

ONE LENGTH OF FIRE HOSE SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR EACH FIRE HYDRANT REQUIRED. AFT STATION HOSE IS FAULTED AND NEEDS REPLACEMENT. A GARDEN HOSE OF NOT LESS THAN 5/8 INCH DIAMETER AND 25-50 FEET IN LENGTH MAY BE USED. 46 CFR 181-15.10(a)(b)

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 22 May 2026
Resolved 14 May 2026
Resolution: Owner provided photo of hose replacement.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment

Issued 22 April 2026 Resolved

A LENGTH OF FIRE HOSE SHALL BE ATTACHED TO EACH FIRE HYDRANT AT ALL TIMES. VESSEL FIRE HOSES WERE NOT CONNECTED TO HYDRANTS DURING INSPECTION. MAKE CONNECTIONS PRIOR TO PASSENGER OPERATIONS. 46 CFR 181-15(g)

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 22 April 2026
Resolution: O/O has connected hoses to stations and understands needs to be connected at all times during operations.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts

Issued 22 April 2026 Resolved

AS APPROPRIATE FOR THE INTENDED VOYAGE, A VESSEL MUST CARRY ADEQUATE AND UP-TO-DATE CHARTS. UPDATE ALL CHARTS.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 May 2026
Resolved 14 May 2026
Resolution: Owner obtained current, corrected chart.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)

Issued 11 April 2025 Resolved

Properly mark fuel shutoff valves with 1 inch letters "Emergency Fuel Shut Off" and direction of operation.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 May 2025
Resolved 14 May 2025
Resolution: Photo provided proved installation of signs.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)

Issued 1 April 2024 Resolved

Fire Hose for Station No. 2 is leaking at the hose connection. Prove proper operaton.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 April 2024
Resolved 1 April 2024
Resolution: Corrected prior to departure.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)

Issued 31 March 2023 Resolved

Vessels COD expired Jan 312, 2023. Provide onboard valid COD.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 25 April 2023

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 31 March 2023 Resolved

Provide copy of MIS report for 2022 year.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 26 April 2023
Resolved 31 March 2023
Resolution: Copy provided by owner.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment

Issued 9 May 2022 Resolved

First aid kit has expired items (ammonia inhalants). Replace all expired required items in first aid kit.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 May 2022
Resolved 18 May 2022
Resolution: Expired items have been replaced.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 9 May 2022 Resolved

Top deck life ring needs to be replaced. Grab lines are deteriorated. Replace life ring.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 May 2022
Resolved 18 May 2022
Resolution: Life ring has been replaced.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 9 May 2022 Resolved

Vessel rescue line for ring buoy is deteriorated. Replace rescue line for ring buoy with at least 60 feet and meets standards for 46 CFR 180.70(c)(1-6).

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 May 2022
Resolved 18 May 2022
Resolution: Rescue line has been replaced.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)

Issued 6 May 2021 Resolved

Hand Bilge/Fire pump would not take suction, prove propeer operation.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 May 2021
Resolved 12 May 2021
Resolution: Hand bilge/fire pump was replaced with new.

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)

Issued 6 May 2021 Resolved

Forward indicator light for the WTD would not illuminate when door was open. Prove proper operation.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 May 2021
Resolved 12 May 2021
Resolution: Proof of operation has been received by CG.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition

Issued 6 May 2021 Resolved

Child Type I pfd failed inspection due to foam condition. Carry only 12 child until replacement is provided.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 May 2021
Resolved 12 May 2021
Resolution: Life jacket was replaced with new.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances

Issued 6 May 2021 Resolved

Forward ring buoy grab line was failing due to UV deterioration. renew grab line or entire device.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 May 2021
Resolved 12 May 2021
Resolution: Ring buoy was replaced with new.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes

Issued 6 May 2021 Resolved

During annual inspection, master of the vessel stated the only means to provide fire fighting water was via the potable water tanks. Records show vessel was required to install a pump capable of taking suction from the sea chest, and could be connected to the tanks in an emergency. (MISLE Act. 1376239) This pump is no longer onboard, and no approval to remove it could be located, as such, Provide onboard pump capable of maintaining water levels in the potable water tank in an emergency.

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 11 May 2021
Resolved 7 May 2021
Resolution: A pump was provided and video demonstrating proper operation. See MISLE act. 1376239 for acceptance details.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition

Issued 7 June 2019 Resolved

Found 19 Life Jackets dated from 1982 that the inside foam had deteriated to the point the foam was crumbling into dust. Reduced total people on board fro 124 down to 102 until new life jackets are on board. 46 CFR 180.25-5(a).

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 July 2019
Resolved 17 June 2019
Resolution: replaced all 19 Life jackets with new.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)

Issued 7 June 2019 Resolved

Provide annual fire service report. 46 CFR 176.810(b)(1)(2)

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 June 2019
Resolved 17 June 2019
Resolution: Provided copy of the annual servicing report.

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Retroreflective Material

Issued 9 June 2016 Resolved

Mark 10 adult lifejackets with Type I retro-reflective material. 46 CFR 185.604

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 July 2016
Resolved 10 June 2016
Resolution: All lifejackets properly marked.

Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts

Issued 9 June 2016 Resolved

Update navigational charts. 46 CFR 184.420(a)

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 July 2016
Resolved 12 July 2016

Electrical › Lighting (service) › Outlet Box

Issued 9 June 2016 Resolved

Repair electrical receptacle in lazarette with open ground. 46 CFR 183.01-15

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 July 2016
Resolved 10 June 2016
Resolution: Electrical receptacle repaired and tested. All sat.

Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB

Issued 9 June 2016 Resolved

Replace EPIRB battery and hydrostatic release. Reduce route to 1 nautical miel until cleared. 46 CFR 180.64

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 July 2016
Resolved 12 July 2016
Resolution: Vessel O/O requested route reduction.

Construction/Loadline › Structures › Superstructure

Issued 9 June 2016 Resolved

Repair wooden hatch on starboard exterior of deckhouse to be water tight. 46 CFR 177.13

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 July 2016
Resolved 12 July 2016

Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing

Issued 9 June 2016 Resolved

Conduct testing and repair of fixed CO2 System. Prior to carrying passengers. 46 CFR 181.20-1 10JUN16: Tested satisfactory and modified to 24JUN16

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 June 2016
Resolved 12 July 2016
Resolution: New pull cable connection pipe was installed.

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.