KAHUNA

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

KAHUNA is a 1993 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 18 inspections since 2016, most recently in July 2025, along with 25 deficiencies.

Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 22 July 2025.

Built: 1993
Last inspected: 22 July 2025
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 18
Deficiencies: 25 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

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 July 2025

Recorded inspections18

…physical examinations18

Deficiencies 25 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 10 calendar years (2016–2025)

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

1244484

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WDG8709

1223490

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-1223490

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)50.0 ft × 14.0 ft × 7.5 ft

Registered tonnagegross 35 / net 28

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderWILLARD MARINE INCORPORATED · ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES · built 1993

Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeShip

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portMAGNOLIA SPRINGS, AL

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 3 August 2026 · expires 31 August 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 it35 - Simplified, Gross Ton
28 - 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.

Vessel history report

A report is not offered for this hull. Its record holds only 2 of the seven kinds of material a report is built from: inspections, deficiencies, operational controls, tow-unit appearances, casualty records, dimensions and documentation. That is a statement about the record, not about the vessel. What a sparse-record report looks like.

Inspection history · 18

22 July 2025 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8183317

31 January 2025 Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8073028

11 July 2024 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7956075

17 May 2023 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7689853

27 February 2023 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7643523

12 April 2022 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7429427

16 July 2021 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · ACP Periodic Oversight

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7258306

3 February 2021 Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7141997

17 July 2020 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7011311

6 August 2019 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6774349

29 January 2019 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6617022

22 May 2018 DAPI Audit · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6408874

1 February 2018 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6351815

22 August 2017 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6248408

30 January 2017 Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6079943

25 October 2016 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6030994

7 September 2016 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5994816

26 July 2016 Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5953495

Deficiency record · 25

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)

Issued 22 July 2025 Resolved

At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected and all required guards and protective devices must be in satisfactory condition. MI observed engine compartement with fireboy installed is not vapor tight. 46 CFR 176.830

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 August 2025
Resolved 7 August 2025
Resolution: engine compartment sealed with fire resistant foam

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements

Issued 22 July 2025 Resolved

A portable hand bilge pump must be Provided with suitable suction hose capable of reaching the bilge of each watertight compartment and discharging overboard. MI observed hand bilge pump not operable. 46 CFR 182.520 (b)(2)

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 August 2025
Resolved 7 August 2025
Resolution: obtained new hand bilge pump

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation

Issued 17 May 2023 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 closure devices must be readily available and mounted in the vicinity of the vent. Vessel did not have means to secure ventilation to the engine room.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 10 July 2023
Resolution: Received evidence that engine ventilation covers were repaired and operational.

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

Issued 17 May 2023 Resolved

A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit that meets the requirements in 46 CFR 199.175(b)(10) or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. Aspirin and Eye wash expired in first aid kit.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 5 July 2023
Resolution: Received evidence that expired items of first aid kit are onboard.

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

Issued 17 May 2023 Resolved

Each child size life jacket must be stowed in a location that is appropriately marked and separated from adult life jackets so the child size life jackets are not mistaken for adult life jackets.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 5 July 2023
Resolution: Received evidence that child lifejackets are stowed separately from adult lifejackets.

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)

Issued 12 August 2021 Resolved

A visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level. Visual alarm was inoperable.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 August 2021
Resolved 21 October 2021
Resolution: Photo evidence of visual alarm working received.

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

Issued 16 July 2021 Resolved

Ring life buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. Vessel's name marking was faded and worn on ring life buoy.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 August 2021
Resolved 21 October 2021
Resolution: Photo evidence of repaired block lettering received.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)

Issued 27 July 2020 Resolved

A small passenger vessel subject to Part III of Title III of the Communications Act must have a detailed inspection of radio installations by a FCC License Technician. Vessel did not have a current/valid Radio Telephony Certificate. Vessel must complete Compulsory Inspection and provide evidence of current radio safety certificate onboard.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 August 2020
Resolved 14 August 2020
Resolution: Recieved pictures, all sat

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)

Issued 27 July 2020 Resolved

A documented vessel must have the current, original Certificate of Documentation onboard. Vessel is awaiting COD from NVDC. Provide evidence of current COD onboard

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 August 2020
Resolved 31 August 2020
Resolution: Recieved notice of valid COD after issues with application for renewal with NVDC, all sat

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

Issued 20 August 2019 Resolved

Emergency fuel shutoff valve lettering is faded

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 20 August 2019
Resolution: Relabled the system.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general

Issued 12 August 2019 Resolved

Bonding wire broken off connection in steering compartment

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 20 August 2019
Resolution: Replaced wire.

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

Issued 12 August 2019 Resolved

Fire extenguisher was not recently serviced

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 20 August 2019
Resolution: Replaced with an upto date fire extinguisher.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems

Issued 6 August 2019 Resolved

CO2 system automatic engine shutdown inoperable

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 August 2019
Resolution: CO2 system automatic engine shutdown tested operable.

Communications › Audible Communications › Horn/Whistle

Issued 4 October 2017 Resolved

Repair vessels installed sound signaling device and make operational.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 November 2017
Resolved 1 February 2018
Resolution: Sound signal made fully operational; test sat.

Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Grounding Conductor

Issued 4 October 2017 Resolved

Repair vessels common grounding cable connections in the Backing Rudder Space and the PORT thru hull connection for Bilge OVBD.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 November 2017
Resolved 1 February 2018
Resolution: Common grounding cable connections secured.

Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Panelboard

Issued 4 October 2017 Resolved

Properly label the main 12vdc panelboard for the circuits used.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 November 2017
Resolved 1 February 2018
Resolution: 12vdc panelboard properly labeled.

Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Manifold

Issued 1 August 2016 Resolved

Ground wire for both fuel fills need proper ground location installation on both ends of fuel fill.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 August 2016
Resolved 7 September 2016
Resolution: Tanks properly grounded.

Engineering › Generator (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Battery Charging Circuitry

Issued 1 August 2016 Resolved

Label bottom 12 V control panel for active and spares.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 August 2016
Resolved 7 September 2016
Resolution: Panel labeled

Communications › Audible Communications › Horn/Whistle

Issued 1 August 2016 Resolved

Have horn at upper operating station.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 August 2016
Resolved 7 September 2016
Resolution: Horn provided.

Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump

Issued 1 August 2016 Resolved

Label both bilge pumps for location and fix eng room bilge switch light has to come on.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 August 2016
Resolved 7 September 2016
Resolution: Bilge pump indicators labled and tested.

Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts

Issued 1 August 2016 Resolved

Update charts coast pilot light list tides-currents and notice to Mariners marine broadcast.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 September 2016
Resolved 25 October 2016
Resolution: Updated charts were provided.

Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Proper Use of Navigation/Anchor Lights

Issued 1 August 2016 Resolved

Anchor light not visible from all areas.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 August 2016
Resolved 7 September 2016
Resolution: New anchor light installed where visible from 360 degrees.

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection

Issued 1 August 2016 Resolved

COI not available for signature.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 August 2016
Resolved 7 September 2016
Resolution: COI on board.

Documentation › Manifests/Lists › Emergency Checkoff List

Issued 1 August 2016 Resolved

Emergency broadcast placard unreadable.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 August 2016
Resolved 7 September 2016
Resolution: New placards provided.

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights

Issued 1 August 2016 Resolved

Water light for life ring battery expired 9-15 replace with proper battery.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 August 2016
Resolved 7 September 2016
Resolution: New battery 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.