SAMISH

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2010s · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW)

SAMISH is a 2015 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 84 inspections since 2016, most recently in April 2026, along with 46 deficiencies — 3 with no resolution recorded —, 1 operational control and 6 casualty investigations between 2016 and 2025.

Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 6 April 2026.

Built: 2015
Last inspected: 6 April 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 84
Deficiencies: 46 recorded · 3 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 6 investigations · 2016–2025

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 6 April 2026

Recorded inspections84

…physical examinations55

…administrative events20

…with no type recorded8

Deficiencies 46 recorded · 3 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

1251777

9720251

WDH7552

1226796

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-1226796

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)347.7 ft × 83.3 ft × 24.5 ft

Registered tonnagegross 3,525 / net 3,055

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)347.7 ft × 83.3 ft × 24.5 ft

ITC tonnagegross 9,292 / net 3,633

BuilderVIGOR FAB · SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES · built 2015

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portSEATTLE, WA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 13 November 2025 · expires 30 November 2026

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 it3525 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
9292 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
3055 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
3633 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
3258 - Displacement, 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

Every record for this hull, in one document — $299

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.

Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.

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Inspection history · 84

6 April 2026 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8344112

27 February 2026 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8317583

13 January 2026 Vessel Attendance · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8295554

13 November 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8267997

25 August 2025 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8215035

12 May 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8133596

5 April 2025 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8106771

28 March 2025 Deficiency Check · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8101387

13 March 2025 Underwater Inspection in lieu of Drydock · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8093647

4 March 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8088037

4 March 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8101409

18 February 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8092490

16 January 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8064754

12 December 2024 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8043968

24 October 2024 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8023804

29 August 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7992376

6 August 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7975714

29 July 2024 Deficiency Check · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7970976

24 April 2024 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7900200

27 February 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7871244

27 February 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7875106

29 January 2024 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7859867

8 January 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7846588

22 August 2023 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7775364

29 June 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7726717

1 May 2023 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7681959

20 April 2023 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7672064

22 March 2023 Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7656095

13 January 2023 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7621353

30 September 2022 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7569591

19 August 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7538469

14 May 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7450531

5 May 2022 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7440942

13 March 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7411075

13 March 2022 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7411453

4 February 2022 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7392338

23 November 2021 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7356748

22 October 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7337953

26 August 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7297637

20 May 2021 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7201863

3 May 2021 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7188645

6 April 2021 COI Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7164931

20 November 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7099374

2 September 2020 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7048570

18 August 2020 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7036410

7 August 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7026744

3 August 2020 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7023776

29 June 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6991026

14 May 2020 Underwater Inspection in lieu of Drydock · Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6953186

6 March 2020 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6918374

3 February 2020 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6902039

11 December 2019 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6872053

11 December 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6872234

27 September 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6829989

11 September 2019 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6808802

10 August 2019 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6781758

29 July 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6766801

9 July 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6743879

13 June 2019 MTSA Verification · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6710636

8 April 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6658469

1 April 2019 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6706930

4 March 2019 Deficiency Check · Re-Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6634606

26 November 2018 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6333426

17 October 2018 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6563416

2 October 2018 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Re-Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6551318

14 September 2018 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6540719

31 May 2018 MTSA Verification · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6429371

9 May 2018 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6410375

25 April 2018 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6404376

21 April 2018 Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6399286

5 January 2018 MTSA Verification · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6333461

19 September 2017 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6272743

26 July 2017 Administrative Inspection · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6275853

13 April 2017 MTSA Verification · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6121623

9 February 2017 Security Breach, Potential

Type not classified · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6085617

20 January 2017 Re-Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6073954

20 December 2016 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6063958

19 October 2016 Re-Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6021652

16 September 2016 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6004275

21 July 2016 Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5947956

21 July 2016 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5952476

11 April 2016 COI Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5852032

14 February 2016 Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5815886

14 February 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5849504

Deficiency record · 46

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage

Issued 27 February 2026 Resolved

In general, compliance with the standards established by the American Bureau of Shipping, see subpart 70.35 of this subchapter, will be considered satisfactory evidence of the structural efficiency of the vessel. Vessel reported structural damage to vessel while making hard contact with pier. Provide permanent repair proposal. 46CFR72.01-15

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 March 2026
Resolved 11 March 2026
Resolution: Repair plan received. Deficiency cleared

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

Issued 13 December 2024 No resolution recorded

IN THE EVENT OF ALTERATIONS INVOLVING THE SAFETY OF THE VESSEL, THE APPLICABLE PLANS SHALL BE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL. PLAN REVIEW SERIAL NUMBER E2-2403278 SHALL BE RESUBMITTED TO MSC AFTER RECTIFYING THE GENERAL COMMENTS NUMBER 1-6 AS DESCRIBED IN THE RESPONSE LETTER DATED 06SEP2024. 46 CFR 71.65-10

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolution: Subject of on-going discussions between SPS and WSF Engineering during recurring meetings. This is a class-wide issue for the Olympic class vessels.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)

Issued 30 August 2024 Resolved

The installation of all systems of an electrical engineering or interior communications nature, together with the details of design, construction, and installation, shall be in accordance with the requirements of subchapter J (Electrical Engineering) of this chapter. Systems of this type include the following: Electric steering gear and steering control systems. Vessel to repair throttle control issue of PLC A at No. 1 end Pilot house before first run 31AUG24.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 August 2024
Resolved 31 August 2024
Resolution: Replaced throttle and tested satisfactory.

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

Issued 29 August 2024 Resolved

All piping, valves, and fittings shall meet the applicable requirements of subchapter F (Marine Engineering) of this chapter. Replace fire main piping in the No. 2 end engine room located directly above the #2 fire pump discharge valve where pin hole was discovered.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 September 2024
Resolved 30 August 2024
Resolution: Provided photo evidence of repairs and satisfactory testing of system.

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

Issued 24 April 2024 Resolved

Nothing in this subpart shall be construed as limiting the inspector from making such tests or inspections as he deems necessary to be assured of the safety and seaworthiness of the vessel. Vessel's first aid supplies as prescribed in company's safety management system were found expired and not being inspected IAW SMS. Vessel is required to replace supplies that have expired and submit corrective action plan to ensure compliance with inspection intervals of first aid supplies. 46 CFR 71.25-50(a)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 May 2024
Resolved 30 July 2024
Resolution: Verified medical chest.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions

Issued 24 April 2024 Resolved

All doors shall be of a type which are capable of release from the control station and from a position at the door. Fire screen door 019 release not properly operating. 46 CFR 72.05-25(9)

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 29 April 2024
Resolution: They replaced the switch with an in kind replacement.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches

Issued 24 April 2024 Resolved

The following emergency lighting and power loads must be arranged so that they can be energized from the temporary emergency power source: Lighting, including low location lighting if installed, for passageways, stairways, and escape trunks in passenger quarters, crew quarters, public spaces, machinery spaces, damage control lockers, emergency equipment lockers, and work spaces sufficient to allow passengers and crew to find their way to open decks and to survival craft, muster stations, and embarkation stations with all watertight doors and fire doors closed. Six E-lights on car deck not illuminating. 46 CFR 112.15-1

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 29 April 2024
Resolution: All lights and balasts that need replaced were.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Jacketed high pressure lines and oil leakage alarm

Issued 24 April 2024 Resolved

The #2 Main Diesel Engine fuel return hose is past its service life and must be replaced.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 26 April 2024
Resolved 29 April 2024
Resolution: They replaced the hose with a new one.

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Engineers' alarm

Issued 24 April 2024 Resolved

At the Engineers [name withheld] all audible alarms must be capable of being acknowledged and silenced, the #1 & #2 pitch rate tone alarms do not.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 May 2024
Resolved 3 February 2025
Resolution: Alarm is capable of being silenced once pitch rate is met.

15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of the ship and equipment

Issued 24 April 2024 Resolved

The internal means of communication from the Bridge to all 4 refuge areas on the car deck do not operate as designed.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 May 2024
Resolved 30 July 2024
Resolution: Verified operational

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 24 April 2024 Resolved

The #2 Main Diesel Engine fuel return welded check valve is not operating as designed. Repair at next dock side avalibility.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 December 2024
Resolved 29 March 2025
Resolution: C/E provided documention, check valve blocked, repaired during dockside availability.

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Engineers' alarm

Issued 24 April 2024 Resolved

At the Engineers [name withheld] all audible alarms must be capable of being acknowledged the #2 SSDG DDEC display buttons do not operate as designed.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 December 2024
Resolved 3 February 2025
Resolution: Changed out DDEC unit.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions

Issued 13 January 2023 Resolved

Fire doors, other than those which are normally locked, such as from staterooms, fan rooms, lockers, etc., shall be of the self-closing type capable of closing against a 3 1/2 degree list. Fire screen door 007 did not latch properly when closed. Fire screen door 015 was unable to be released from the open position.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 January 2023
Resolved 19 January 2023
Resolution: Received report from Chief Engineer that both fire screen doors have been repaired and are functioning properly.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 14 May 2022 Resolved

Auxiliary machinery vital to the main propulsion system must be provided in duplicate unless the system served is provided in independent duplicate, or otherwise provides continued or restored propulsion capability in the event of a failure or malfunction of any single auxiliary component. The #1 (A) Propulsion control PLC is inoperable. Cite: 46 CFR 58.01-35

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 May 2022
Resolved 24 May 2022
Resolution: #1 (A) Propulsion control was found to have loose wiring. Replaced termination. All sat.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery

Issued 5 May 2022 No resolution recorded

Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) system is only powered by the ships service bus which has led to loss propulsion on other vessels of this class when normal ship's service power is lost. Maintaining propulsion and propulsion control is necessary for the safety of the passengers, crew, and vessel. Provide and emergency power source so that propulsion and propulsion control can be maintained in the event that normal power is lost by the next scheduled dry docking.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolution: Subject of on-going discussions between SPS and WSF Engineering during recurring meetings. This is a class-wide issue for the Olympic class vessels.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery

Issued 5 May 2022 No resolution recorded

In normal steaming condition, upon a failure mode of loss of normal electrical power, the controllable pitch propellers shift to full negative pitch. This condition does not meet the national fail safe standard of "as is" or the OCMI agreed to equivalent of 0 pitch. Adjust/modify system to meet either the national standard or the locally approved equivalent by the next scheduled dry docking. 46 CFR 62.10 (Table 62.10-1) or USCG Marine Safety Office letter dated 05 May 1992.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats

Issued 13 March 2022 Resolved

Each passenger vessel must carry the following: lifeboats are served by launching appliances or marine evacuation systems equally distrubuted on each side fo the vessel. Vessel self-reported that rescue boat winch was inoperable and as such, vessel will be allowed to continue operations at half-passenger capacity until issue is rectified. -46CFR199.201(b) ; -50C

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 April 2022
Resolved 15 March 2022
Resolution: Vessel made perm. repairs to davit system.

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

Issued 4 February 2022 Resolved

Signage for lifesaving stowage location located on Texas deck illegible. Replace/Repair markings.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 March 2022
Resolved 20 April 2023
Resolution: Verified signage renewed

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

Issued 4 February 2022 Resolved

Marking "KEEP CLEAR" for #1 & #2 Steering gear and Tank space escape hatch illegible. Replace/Repair markings.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 March 2022
Resolved 21 April 2023
Resolution: Markings re-stenciled.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 20 May 2021 Resolved

#3 cylinder om the #2 MDE has broken ring on it, needs to be repaired before carrying passengers. 46CFR77.03-1

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 4 June 2021
Resolved 20 May 2021
Resolution: fixed issues.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations

Issued 11 December 2019 Resolved

Bulkheads of "A" Class shall be maintained. Bulkhead wire penetrations in #1 and #2 end rescue boat room failed to meet A-0 fire boundary.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 10 January 2020
Resolved 3 February 2020
Resolution: Filled bulkhead wire penetrations with fire sealant to satisfacy fire control plan.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications

Issued 11 September 2019 Resolved

Each manned U.S. ship 26 ft in length or more must be provided with garbage discharge placards. Post placards in prominent locations and in sufficient numbers to readily inform both passengers and crew.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 October 2019
Resolved 19 June 2020

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear alarm

Issued 10 August 2019 Resolved

M/V SAMISH is experiencing intermittent steering alarm failures to 24V panel B1 and B2. Vessel is permitted to sail through 12Aug2019, under the following conditions: -Captains and [name withheld] understand the current condition and operation of the steering alarm panel. -A crew member remains in the EOS in order to monitor the steering alarm panels. -Provide satisfactory tech report from [name withheld] with cause of panel alarm failures and required repairs. Contact USCG if condition changes or unable to obtain tech report by 1500 PST 12Aug2019.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 August 2019
Resolved 6 September 2019
Resolution: Received sat tech report from manufacturer

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 9 July 2019 Resolved

Vessel shall insure that the necessary repairs or renewals are made every time an accident occurs or a defect is discovered which affects the safety of the vessel. Vessel to provide a root causal analysis of continued jacket water pump failure. 46 CFR 71.40-1

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 July 2019
Resolved 19 June 2020

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

Issued 13 June 2019 Resolved

Prove proper operation of the bilge system.

Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 14 June 2019

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

Issued 13 June 2019 Resolved

Prove proper operation of each supplementary visual alarm indicator in areas of high ambient noise.

Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 11 September 2019

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

Issued 13 June 2019 Resolved

Prove proper operation of the No. 1 SSDG alarms in EOS. No alarms indicated on the AMS.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 11 September 2019

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

Issued 13 June 2019 Resolved

Demonstrate low lube oil pressure for both MDEs.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 31 October 2019
Resolved 19 June 2020

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 13 June 2019 Resolved

Review and amend current PSTP Rev. 2 to include ship notes dated June 13, 2019.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 31 October 2019
Resolved 19 June 2020

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency source of power - Emergency generator

Issued 8 April 2019 Resolved

All vital systems are required to be operable from the emergency source of power (46 CFR 112.15-5(r)). The CPP and Auxiliary Cooling Pumps are vital systems and are not connected to the emergency bus. The emergency power system must be modified to meet 46 CFR 112.15-5(r) at the vessel's next drydock.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 April 2020
Resolved 29 July 2019
Resolution: Deficiency rescinded. Vital System loads are not required by 112.15-5(r), only vital system automation loads. CPP pumps are vital system loads.

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

Issued 4 March 2019 Resolved

Lifejackets for persons on watch in the engine control room must be provided and stowage marked at that location, and as designated in the Fire Control Plan. Vsl did not have required lifejackets in Engine Control Room, nor properly marked stowage. 46 CFR 70.28 46 CFR 199.70(b)(2)(iv) 46 CFR 199.70(b)(2)(iii)

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 4 March 2019
Resolved 4 March 2019
Resolution: Found spare lifejackets on seasonally unoccupied "Texas Dk" and placed in EOW to meet 04 lifejackets required for engineering watchstanders, IAW Fire Control Plan.

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

Issued 17 October 2018 Resolved

The vessel shall insure that the necessary repairs or renewals are made every time an accident occurs or a defect is discovered which affects the safety of the vessel. The vessel's #2 MDE has a 2-3 inch crack on its base plate. Vessel engine crew must continue to monitor crack for potential propagation. Provide cause of crack, perform nondestructive testing of the base plate and provide proper repair proposal to the USCG prior to effecting permanent repairs. Vessel is permitted to operate while troubleshooting.

Condition: Invalid
Due 20 November 2018
Resolved 20 November 2018

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

Issued 2 October 2018 Resolved

Life jackets must be stowed as follows; (iv) the additional lifejackets for persons on watch required by paragraph (b)(1)(ii) of this section must be stowed on the bridge, in the engine control room, and at other manned watch stations. #1 end bridge has two lifejackets. Provide additional life jacket on bridge.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 October 2018
Resolved 15 November 2018
Resolution: Rcvd photographs to clear CG-835.

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

Issued 2 October 2018 Resolved

Containers, brackets, racks, and other similar stowage locations for lifesaving equipment must be marked with symbols in accordance with IMO Resolution A. 760 (18) indicating the device stowed in the location. Stowage location of lifejackets on both bridges is not marked. Provide markings for lifejackets on the bridge.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 October 2018
Resolved 15 November 2018
Resolution: Rcvd pictures to clear CG-835.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - corrosion

Issued 2 October 2018 Resolved

Coating on upper deck is failing and creating a tripping hazard outside of the fire screen door #47. Service area to eliminate tripping hazard.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 October 2018
Resolved 15 November 2018
Resolution: Rcvd photo indicating repair was made to deck.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel

Issued 2 October 2018 Resolved

Each ship transporting more than six passengers for hire equipped with a radiotelephone station in accordance with Part III of Title III of Communications Act must carry radio operator that could produce a valid Marine Radio Operator Permit. Master was missing the marine radio operator permit.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 October 2018
Resolved 21 November 2018
Resolution: Rcvd FCC marine radio operators permit documentation.

Fire Fighting › Structural Fire Protection - General › Accommodation Space Protection

Issued 5 January 2018 Resolved

#019 Fire Screen Door on upper car deck leading up to passenger deck stairwell inoperable. To remian closed at all times until repaired. Repair #019 FSD to full operation.

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 February 2018
Resolved 9 May 2018
Resolution: Fire Screen door #19 was repaired and found operating sat.

Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Fire Doors

Issued 13 April 2017 Resolved

Prove proper operation of fire Screen doors 019,004 and 020 both locally and remotely.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 April 2017
Resolution: FSD 019,004 and 020 were fixed and tested by attending MI both locally and from bridge, all sat.

Engineering › Lubricating Oil Service System › Hose

Issued 13 April 2017 Resolved

Cotton jacketed lines installed on MDEs.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 13 April 2017
Resolution: Replaced w/compliant SAE J1942 hoses.

Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Fire Doors

Issued 22 April 2016 Resolved

Fire screen door #16 does not operate properly. Door to remain in closed position while vessel operates until permanent repairs are made. 46 CFR 72.05-25(b)(9)(ii)

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 July 2016
Resolved 21 July 2016
Resolution: VSL made appropriate repairs, coast guard marine inspector verified the operation and closure of screen door.

Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Rudder Angle Indicator

Issued 21 April 2016 Resolved

#2 end rudder angle indicator for #2 end steering must be replaced. 46 CFR 58.25-25(a)

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 22 April 2016
Resolution: Rudder Angle indicator installed.

Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Fire Doors

Issued 21 April 2016 Resolved

#2 STBD stairway and #2 end port stairway fire screen doors did not cloase and must close when released. 46 CFR 72.05-25(b)(9)(ii)

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 22 April 2016
Resolution: Vessel cleared one door. Other door to remain in closed position while vessel operates until permanent repairs made.

Documentation › Markings/Placards › Warning Signs

Issued 21 April 2016 Resolved

Clarify labeling on Fire Screen Door Release Button so master/crew can operate without confusion.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 April 2016
Resolved 5 July 2016
Resolution: Labeled fire screen door release buttons.

Communications › Internal Communications System › Sound-powered Telephone

Issued 21 April 2016 Resolved

Lengthen cords of all sound powered phones at bridge navigation stations to allow for simultaneous comms and vessel controls operation. 46 CFR199.60

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 May 2016
Resolved 22 April 2016
Resolution: Cords lengthened to adequate length.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 14 February 2016 Resolved

Complete temporary repair to hull penetration in #2 machinery space to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector prior to carrying passengers.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 29 February 2016
Resolution: Vessel was dry docked to facilitate permanent repairs.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 14 February 2016 Resolved

Perform permanent repairs to hull penetration discovered in #2 machinery space at next dry dock (10APR2018) to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 March 2016
Resolved 4 March 2016
Resolution: Hull was inserted in way of hole.

Casualty record · 6

14 February 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5849504

7 August 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 7026744

20 November 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7099374

13 March 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7411453

27 February 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7875106

4 March 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8101409

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.