JUDY C is a 1972 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 29 inspections since 2017, most recently in July 2026, along with 15 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 1 casualty investigation in 2020.
Records from 2017 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 30 July 2026.
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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.
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Registered dimensions (L × B × D)41.7 ft × 14.1 ft × 6.4 ft
Registered tonnagegross 23 / net 16
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderBREAUX'S BAY-CRAFT INC · LOREAUVILLE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1972
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portBOSTON, MA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 20 May 2026 · expires 31 May 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 it23 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton 16 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
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13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 30 December 2025Resolved
All vessel except non-self propelled vessels shall be provided with suitable steering apparatus. The tie bar linkage on the vessel's dual rudder steering system was found to have visible deflection. Repair or replace linkage to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 182.30-1
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 January 2026
Resolved 21 January 2026
Resolution: Attended vessel to inspect new tie bar and installation to the vessel. All found to be satisfactory. Deficiency cleared.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 22 October 2024Resolved
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must automatically shut down all ventilation and engines that draw air from within the protected space. Vessel's generator in the engine was not wired into the fireboy system to automatically shut down the engine upon activation. Vessel is restricted to operation without generator running only, unitl generator shutdown is properly added to fireboy circuit.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 December 2024
Resolved 5 December 2024
Resolution: System has been upgraded and is fully operational now.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 18 October 2023Resolved
Prove proper operation of the stern light and mast headlight. Vessel restricted to day light only and good visibility.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 20 October 2023
Resolution: Lights repaired.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 28 March 2023Resolved
Provide alcohol test strips for operations greater than 2 hours away from pier.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 28 March 2023
Resolved 28 March 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 28 March 2023Resolved
Provide an additional red hand held flare.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 28 March 2023
Resolved 28 March 2023
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 December 2021Resolved
Repair leaks to Port and Starboard exhaust pipes, (cooling water leaking at hose clamps)
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 26 January 2022
Resolved 26 January 2022
Resolution: Hose clamps were tightened and leaks were stopped.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 10 December 2021Resolved
During MOB drills it was noted that the ladder to assist in recovery of MOB was missing. Issued requirement to provide ladder.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 26 January 2022
Resolved 26 January 2022
Resolution: O/O ordered a new ladder.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 4 June 2021Resolved
Propulsion machinery shall be suitable in type and capable of operating at constant marine load without exceeding its designed limitations. The cooling water line for the starboard shaft seal is leaking at the connection to the engine cooling system.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 June 2021
Resolved 4 June 2021
Resolution: Received pictures from [name withheld] detailing proper repair of the cooling line.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 4 June 2021Resolved
Each survival craft much be secured to the vessel with a float free link permanently attached to the vessel. The vessels 03 IBA's were not connected to the weak link and to the IBA bracket instead. Crew corrected on the spot.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 4 June 2021
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 11 April 2020Resolved
Repairs or alterations of the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant [name withheld] discovered that the M/V JUDY C's Port shaft sheared off and the vessel was drydocked. Make the vessel available to inspectors for an inspection of the shaft, propeller and hull. Make the vessel available for a operational test of the engines, shafts and propellers.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 April 2020
Resolution: Attended vessel observed new port shaft, conducted u/w trials. All sat.
Repairs or alterations of the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant [name withheld] Inspectors discovered that the M/V JUDY C's propeller and shaft sheared off and the vessel was drydocked. Make the vessel available to inspectors for an inspection of the shaft, propeller and hull. Make the vessel available for a operational test of the engines, shafts and propellers.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 11 December 2019
Resolved 17 December 2019
Resolution: Witness repairs and conducted a satisfactory sea trial.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 14 June 2019Resolved
Each vessel that operates on the high seas or that operates beyond three miles from the coastline must have onboard 406 MHz Epirb installed automatically float free and active Epirb hydrostatic expiration date is 01 NOV 2018. *RESTRICTED TO THREE MILES FROM COASTLINE 46CFR180.64
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 June 2019
Resolved 14 June 2019
Resolution: Received photographs of new hydrostatic unit installed with Epirb.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 14 June 2019Resolved
Each survival craft must be secured to the vessel by a painter with float free link permanently attached to the vessel stowed so that when the vessel sinks the survival craft floats free. Three life raft hydrostatic release expired 10 OCT 2018. *RESTRICTED TO ONE MILE FROM COASTLINE OPERATIONS. 46CFR180.130
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 June 2019
Resolved 14 June 2019
Resolution: Received photographs of three new hydrostatic units installed on all life rafts.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 12 September 2018Resolved
Vsl is broadcasting no static draft information
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 5 October 2018
Resolution: While running a query in VIVS, all information had been updated and AIS was broadcasting the proper information.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Valve
Issued 29 March 2018Resolved
The remote operation of the emergency fuel shut-off valve did not function properly, issued CG-835 requirement to repair or replace.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 April 2018
Resolved 10 April 2018
Resolution: Vessel replaced cable and proved operation.
11 April 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7121504
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.
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