NORTH STAR

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2010s · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL)

NORTH STAR is a 2014 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 14 inspections since 2016, most recently in August 2025, along with 18 deficiencies.

Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 12 August 2025.

Built: 2014
Last inspected: 12 August 2025
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 14
Deficiencies: 18 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 12 August 2025

Recorded inspections14

…physical examinations14

Deficiencies 18 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

1252650

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1271611

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-1271611

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)64.0 ft × 22.0 ft × 4.5 ft

Registered tonnagegross 53 / net 42

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderRIVER STEEL INC · LACROSSE, WI, UNITED STATES · built 2014

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Outdrive

Hull shapeBox

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portWELCOME, MN

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 23 April 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 it53 - Simplified, Gross Ton
42 - 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 · 14

12 August 2025 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8208299

8 August 2025 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8204813

19 April 2024 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7898320

2 October 2023 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7802115

8 September 2022 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7554058

14 October 2021 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7332653

1 September 2021 Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7301837

5 August 2020 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7025454

19 February 2020 Administrative Inspection · Plan Review "T" Boat · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6931434

13 June 2019 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6701929

28 May 2019 Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Extension

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6699168

27 August 2018 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6525369

29 August 2017 Administrative Inspection · Plan Review "T" Boat · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6255483

11 July 2016 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5937337

Deficiency record · 18

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)

Issued 12 August 2025 Resolved

If a vessel completes a satisfactory alternate hull exam, with the underwater survey portion conducted predominantly by an approved underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV), the vessel must undergo one alternate hull and one internal structural exam, within any five-year period. Vessel exceeded 5-year period listed on COI for hull examination. Hull examination must be completed by 18 AUG 2025. 46 CFR 176.600(e) 705c

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 August 2025
Resolved 18 August 2025
Resolution: Satisfactory AHE completed.

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

Issued 8 August 2025 Resolved

Approval of bowls of other than steel construction will specify if a flame shield is required. Racor fuel strainers for main engines do not have drip bowls as per manufacturer design. 46 CFR 182.455(b)(6) 16c

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 August 2025
Resolved 21 August 2025
Resolution: Heat shield bowls installed.

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

Issued 8 August 2025 Resolved

For fixed-gas fire extinguishing systems, the inspections and tests required by Table 176.810(b) of this section, in addition to the tests required by 46 CFR 147.60 and 147.65. The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. Sea-Fire system service records must be provided. 46 CFR 176.810(b)(2) 16c

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 August 2025
Resolved 21 August 2025
Resolution: Records provided

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)

Issued 8 August 2025 Resolved

A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio...including the requirements for a station license and installation certificates to be issued by the Federal Communications Commission. Station license was not available for review. 46 CFR 184.502 16c

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 August 2025
Resolved 21 August 2025
Resolution: Def issued in error, Radio rules do not apply to this vessel.

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

Issued 8 August 2025 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. Child life jackets must be segregated from adult life jackets. 46 CFR 180.78(a)(5) 16c

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 August 2025
Resolved 21 August 2025
Resolution: Life Jacket stowage area properly labeled.

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

Issued 8 August 2025 Resolved

The number and identification of the items stowed inside, and their sizes, must be marked in clearly legible letters and numbers on each container for life jackets. Marking for number of child life jackets stored above operating station is required. 46 CFR 185.604(f) 16c

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 August 2025
Resolved 21 August 2025
Resolution: Life Jacket stowage area properly labeled.

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Windows, sidescuttles and deadlights

Issued 2 September 2021 Resolved

Repair or replace cracked window in the main cabin, port side.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 October 2021
Resolved 14 October 2021

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

Issued 2 September 2021 Resolved

Limit the amount of combustible material stored below decks to items necessary to daily operations.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 October 2021
Resolved 14 October 2021

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles

Issued 2 September 2021 Resolved

Attach a restraining lanyard to prevent the forward and aft hatches from falling overboard.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 October 2021
Resolved 14 October 2021

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Danger areas

Issued 2 September 2021 Resolved

Secure grill propane tank to prevent movement when underway.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 September 2021
Resolved 14 October 2021

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 5 August 2020 Resolved

Install junction box covers on all led light fixtures on the upperdeck.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 September 2020
Resolved 2 September 2020
Resolution: Electrical connections were installed in weathertight junction boxes.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Public address system

Issued 5 August 2020 Resolved

Replace missing speaker for the aft deck PA system

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 September 2020
Resolved 2 September 2020
Resolution: A new PA speaker was installed.

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

Issued 13 June 2019 Resolved

Pressure gauge at fire pump outlet indicated faulty pressure while system de-energized. Replace gauge and demonstrate proper pressure during energized and de-energized states.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 13 June 2019
Resolved 13 June 2019
Resolution: Resolved same day of inspection.

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

Issued 13 June 2019 Resolved

Discovered that the fixed fire suppression system was not annually serviced. Provide service report for proper system servicing.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 13 June 2019
Resolved 13 June 2019
Resolution: Resolved same day of inspection by Nardini Fire Equipment of Brainerd, MN.

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

Issued 27 August 2018 Resolved

Current COD expired July 31, 2018. Renew COD and provide proof of renewal.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 27 August 2018
Resolved 27 August 2018
Resolution: Receipt for renewal of COD was provided prior to departing inspection.

Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights

Issued 29 August 2017 Resolved

No night operations until proper repair of mast light.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 August 2017
Resolved 29 August 2017
Resolution: Mast light was corrected during the inspection and is fully operational.

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)

Issued 29 August 2017 Resolved

Life rings on board need labeled with vessel name.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 September 2017
Resolved 7 September 2017
Resolution: New labels applied.

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage

Issued 29 August 2017 Resolved

All lifejacket storage must be labeled with contrasting colors 2in. in height.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 September 2017
Resolved 7 September 2017
Resolution: New labels applied.

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.