VIKING STAR

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2010s · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE)

VIKING STAR is a 2015 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 15 inspections since 2016, most recently in June 2024, along with 12 deficiencies and 2 operational controls.

Records from 2016 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 24 June 2024.

Built: 2015
Last inspected: 24 June 2024
Documentation: Not in the documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 15
Deficiencies: 12 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 24 June 2024

Recorded inspections15

…physical examinations12

…with no type recorded3

Deficiencies 12 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 7 calendar years (2016–2024)

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

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9650418

LAIW6

1264309

Flag

NORWAY

Maury page id

psix-1264309

Documentation record

Tonnage as PSIX records it3640 - Dead Weight, Ton
25774 - Displacement, Ton
18858 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
47842 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton

This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 August 2026 as served by NOAA Fisheries, so no documentation record is shown. Absence from that file is a fact about the file, not about the hull.

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.

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Inspection history · 15

24 June 2024 PSC A · COC-CVE Annual · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7937150

21 February 2024 COC-CVE Quarterly · PSC B

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7867945

14 November 2023 PSC B · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7824761

21 October 2023 Deficiency Check · PSC B

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7811162

29 September 2023 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7800505

4 September 2023 COC-CVE Annual · Deficiency Check · PSC A

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7782691

21 March 2023 COC-CVE Quarterly · PSC B

Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7653215

20 September 2022 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7563081

15 September 2022 PSC B · COC-CVE Annual

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7557155

21 October 2021 COC-CVE Annual · Administrative Inspection · MARPOL Annex VI Survey · PSC A · Ballast Water Examination

Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7335798

14 September 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · USCG Southeast District (dp) · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7311996

14 February 2019 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6625960

10 October 2018 Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · COC-CVE Annual

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6558204

12 October 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6054773

6 October 2016 COC-CVE Initial · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6017264

Deficiency record · 12

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation

Issued 24 June 2024 Resolved

A fixed fire-extinguishing system, required by this chapter shall comply with the provisions of the Fire Safety Systems Code. A gauge indicating the pressure in the system shall be provided at each section stop valve. PSCO observed multiple gauges at water mist section valves not indicating pressure changes.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 June 2024
Resolution: Recieved class report attesting to repairs. Def cleared.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats

Issued 21 October 2023 Resolved

Except as provided by this section, all rescue boats shall comply with requirements of paragraphs 4.4.1 to 4.4.7.4 inclusive. The engine shall be capable of operating for not less than 5 min after starting from cold with the lifeboat out of the water. STBD rescue boat will not run at idle or shift into gear without stalling. 74 SOLAS (20) III/21.2.1 LSA 4.4.6.3

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 21 October 2023
Resolved 21 October 2023
Resolution: Received class report attesting to satisfactory repair

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

Issued 21 October 2023 Resolved

The machinery, boilers, and other pressure vessel, associated piping systems and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended, and shall be so installed and protected as to reduce to a minimum any danger to persons on board, due regard being paid to moving parts, hot surfaces, and other hazards. Vessel's emergency diesel generator has a soft patch installed on the STBD side cooler body. 74 SOLAS (20) II-1/26.1

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 November 2023
Resolved 14 November 2023
Resolution: Received class documentation attesting to proper resolution

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

Issued 21 October 2023 Resolved

The company should ensure that appropriate corrective action is taken. Vessel identified a non-conformity with the emergency diesel generator in April of 2022, but did not ensure repairs were completed once parts were received on board. Parts were identified as "urgent" on requisition and the vessel's SMS specifies that "scheduled jobs for critical equipment should be prioritized for completion within scheduled interval." 74 SOLAS (20) IX/3.1 ISM Code 10.2.3

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 November 2023
Resolved 14 November 2023
Resolution: Received class documentation attesting to proper resolution

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

Issued 5 September 2023 Resolved

IN MEETING THESE REQUIREMENTS, THE COMPANY SHOULD ENSURE THAT APPROPRIATE CORRECTIVE ACTION IS TAKEN. TECHNICIAN REPORT FROM ROUTINE ANNUAL SERVICING OF EQUIPMENT, DATED 19FEB2023, IDENTIFIED IMPROPERLY CONNECTED WATER MIST PIPING, RESULTING IN FAILURE OF THE SYSTEM TO PROPERLY OPERATE. AN EXTERNAL ISM AUDIT IS REQUIRED TO BE COMPLETED. 74 SOLAS (20) IX/3.1 ISM CODE A. 10.2.3

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Due 7 September 2023
Resolved 7 September 2023
Resolution: Audit Report received and accepted by SSO [name withheld].

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation

Issued 5 September 2023 Resolved

..IN ADDITION TO THE FIXED FIRE-FIGHTING SYSTEM REQUIRED IN PARAGRAPH 5.1.1,BE PROTECTED BY AN APPROVED TYPE OF FIXED-WATER BASED OR EQUIVALENT LOCAL APPLICATION FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM... LOCAL APPLICATION FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM ARRANGEMENT IN AFT PURIFIER SPACE, INCINERATOR SPACE, AND OVER SHIP'S BOILERS, DO NOT MATCH THE APPROVED DRAWINGS.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 October 2023
Resolved 29 September 2023
Resolution: Techinicians identified area of piping that was wrongly installed and preventing the release of the local protection Water Mist in the aft purifier space. Class issued report attesting to the proper operation of the system.

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

Issued 4 September 2023 Resolved

IN MEETING THESE REQUIREMENTS, THE COMPANY SHOULD ENSURE THAT APPROPRIATE CORRECTIVE ACTION IS TAKEN. TECHNICIAN REPORT FROM ROUTINE ANNUAL SERVICING OF EQUIPMENT, DATED 19FEB2023, IDENTIFIED IMPROPERLY CONNECTED WATER MIST PIPING, RESULTING IN FAILURE OF THE SYSTEM TO PROPERLY OPERATE. NO CORRECTIVE ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN OR PLANNED AND NO REPORTS OF NON-CONFORMITIES WERE MADE AS REQUIRED BY VESSEL'S SMS. AN EXTERNAL ISM AUDIT IS REQUIRED. 74 SOLAS (20) IX/3.1 ISM CODE A. 10.2.3

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 5 September 2023
Resolution: Deficiency to be documented on new Form B with code 15ac.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation

Issued 4 September 2023 Resolved

FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEMS AND APPLIANCES SHALL BE KEPT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AND READILY AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE USE. DURING TEST OF ULTRA-FOG SYSTEM IN FWD AND AFT PURIFIER SPACES, PSCO’S OBSERVED THE FAILURE OF 3 OF 10 ULTRA-FOG NOZZLES IN THE FWD PURIFIER SPACE AND THE FAILURE OF 6 OF 8 NOZZLES IN THE AFT PURIFIER SPACE. 74 SOLAS (20) II-2/14.2.1.2

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 5 September 2023
Resolution: Deficiency to be documented on new Form B with code 50ac.

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

Issued 4 September 2023 Resolved

[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 4 September 2023
Resolution: PSCO's VERIFIED REPAIRS.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity

Issued 4 September 2023 Resolved

WHERE THE CONTENTS AND USE OF A SPACE ARE SUCH THAT THERE IS A DOUBT AS TO ITS CLASSIFICATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS REGULATION, OR WHERE IT IS POSSIBLE TO ASSIGN TWO OR MORE CLASSIFICATIONS TO A SPACE, IT SHALL BE TREATED AS A SPACE WITHIN THE RELEVANT CATEGORY HAVING THE MOST STRINGIENT BOUNDARY REQUIREMENTS. MARPOL FUEL SAMPLES FOUND STORED IN UNAPPROVED FLAMMABLE LIQUID CABINET WITHIN CATEGORY 12 (ENGINE ROOM) SPACE. 74 SOLAS (20) II-2/9.2.2.3.2.2

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 4 September 2023
Resolution: CREW RELOCATED FUEL SAMPLES TO CATEGORY 14 SPACE.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape

Issued 21 March 2023 Resolved

The following functional requirements shall be met... escape routes shall be maintained in as safe condition, clear of obstacles; and additional aids for escape shall be provided as necessary to ensure accessibility, clear marking, and adequate design for emergency situations. PSCO's observed welding equipment stowed in escape route and covering the corridor's low locating light on deck A near crew cabin A0029. (Code used was 17ac and update to 10c) 74 SOLAS 20 II-2/13 1.2-3

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 March 2023
Resolution: Deficiency was corrected. Welding equipment was moved and properly stowed.

Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Lighting Fixture

Issued 6 October 2016 Resolved

0680: Muster stations and embarkation stations shall be adequately illuminated. Vessel has embarkation lighting which was found inoperable in way of port side forward light for life boat #2 and forward light for life boat #4. 17ac

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 11 October 2016
Resolved 12 October 2016
Resolution: Class rectified the issue while onboard to the satisfaction of the USCG.

Ownership record

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